Why has my veterinarian prescribed Acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen may be used in dogs to relieve pain and reduce fever.
How do I give Acetaminophen to my dog?
- Give this medication to your dog as directed by your veterinarian.
- READ THE LABEL CAREFULLY.
- Do not give the medicine more often than directed.
- Try to give this medication at about the same time each day.
- DO NOT give your dog more medicine than directed and do not give more often than directed
What do I do if I miss giving a dose?
Give the dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give your dog two doses at once.
How do I store this medicine?
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
- Store this medicine in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Store away from heat and direct sunlight.
- Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in damp places. The medicine may break down if exposed to heat or moisture.
What are the potential side effects?
- There is a chance that your dog may experience some stomach upset. If this occurs, try giving the medication with food.
- If given for a long time, the veterinarian may monitor liver and kidney function and do some blood tests.
- Other side effects may occur, if you notice anything unusual, contact your veterinarian.
Are there any possible drug interactions?
- Make sure to tell your veterinarian what other medication you are giving to your pet.
- Quite often your veterinarian may prescribe two different medications, even if a drug interaction may occur. In this case, your veterinarian may vary the dose and/or monitor your pet more closely.
- If given in large doses, acetaminophen may increase the affect of blood thinning drugs (e.g. coumarin).
- Use of acetaminophen with other pain medication (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen) may lead to kidney problems.
Based on material written by Rita Ozolins, B.Sc., Phm. and modified with permission from Lifelearn Inc.
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