Suppositories Go to the toilet beforehand if you need to
You can safely take paracetamol (but not ibuprofen) on an empty stomach
Do not exceed the recommended dosage, because this
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Generic name: acetaminophen (oral) [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen ] Drug class: Miscellaneous analgesics Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
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For example, the NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary on NSAIDs advises ‘Avoiding taking the NSAID on an empty stomach’ and to ‘Take aspirin after food (to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal adverse effects)’, though it does not give this advice for paracetamol
Paracetamol can be taken with or without food, but taking it on an empty stomach may help to reduce the time it takes for the treatment to take effect
Paracetamol does not irritate the stomach lining, so it doesn’t matter if you don’t eat
Tylenol can be taken on an empty stomach with a glass of water
Doctors began studying gastric emptying times in the 1940s Paracetamol is available in many different strengths and formats, so the time it takes to work can vary
Can I take painkillers on an empty stomach? Ibuprofen, aspirin and other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can irritate the stomach lining, so it is best to take them with food, or a glass Paracetamol 60 mg, 125 mg and 250 mg suppositories
The approximate length of time it may take before you notice a reduction in your pain if Tylenol is taken on an empty stomach are: Orally disintegrating tablets, oral Tylenol liquid: 20 minutes
Less serious acetaminophen side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all
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When it comes to Tylenol suppositories, they take about 1 to 2 hours to take effect
Next review due: 26 January 2025
It's available to buy from a pharmacy or shop but you may be able to get it on prescription if you have long-term pain
Side effects
The NHS site states: “You can safely take paracetamol (but not ibuprofen) on an empty stomach
Can Dolo 650 be used on an empty stomach? Dolo 650 can be taken with or without having a meal