¿Qué es Acetaminophen?

El acetaminofén, también conocido como paracetamol, es un medicamento analgésico y antipirético de venta libre que se usa comúnmente para aliviar el dolor y reducir la fiebre. Actúa principalmente a través de su acción en el sistema nervioso central en lugar de en el sitio del dolor. Su efectividad y efectos secundarios limitados, cuando se usa según las indicaciones, lo hacen una opción ampliamente recomendada para manejar el dolor leve a moderado y las condiciones febriles.

Side Effects

• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, severe stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney or liver disease. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Some brands of acetaminophen contain aspartame, which can make PKU worse.
• This medicine contains acetaminophen. Read the labels of all other medicines you are using to see if they also contain acetaminophen, or ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use more than 4 grams (4,000 milligrams) total of acetaminophen in one day. For Tylenol® Extra Strength, it is not safe to take more than 3 grams (3,000 milligrams) in 1 day.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.