Professional Documents
Culture Documents
(Fundamentals of
Nursing 4th edition by
Ruth Craven, p.369)
Teaching points
• Do not exceed recom-
mended dose; do not
take for longer than
10 days.
• Take the drug only for
complaints indicated;
not an anti-inflammat-
ory agent.
• Avoid the use of other
OTC preparations.
They may contain
acetaminophen, and
serious overdosage
can occur. If you need
an OTC preparation,
consult your health
care provider.
• Report rash, unusual
bleeding or bruising,
yellowing of skin or
eyes, changes in void-
ing patterns.