Acetaminophen-Codeine Tips from Pharmacists

• Take acetaminophen-codeine exactly as prescribed. Do not change the dose, dosage frequency, or duration of treatment without your doctor’s approval. Doing so can put you at risk of physical and psychological dependence, withdrawal, and overdose.

• Do not stop taking acetaminophen and codeine suddenly after taking it for a long time. This can cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms.

• Use a dose measuring cup or syringe to measure the dose of the liquid form of the medicine accurately.

• Accidental overdose of this medicine can be fatal. Make sure you store it safely out of reach of children.