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Publication Type: Safe Medication Use Newsletter
Single or Multiple Incident: Multiple
Date: 5/14/2020 12:00:00 AM
Country: Canada
This newsletter provides some advice on how to manage mild COVID-19 symptoms at home, including the safe use of acetaminophen for pain and/or fever. Additional information is shared on how to isolate at home, what supplies to have on hand and the need to stay socially connected. Resource information on how to protect yourself if caring for someone else with COVID-19, including a child, is available in the newsletter.

Additional Details

Medication/Gas/Fluid:
acetaminophen

Rules / Policies / Procedures
  1. Safety tips when using acetaminophen: Follow any instructions you receive from your health care provider or the directions on the product label.
  2. Safety tips when using acetaminophen: Avoid taking more than one product that contains acetaminophen at the same time unless you have been advised to do so by your health care provider.
  3. Safety tips when using acetaminophen: Be careful not to take more acetaminophen than the total daily limit. Many products include acetaminophen in combination with other drugs. If you are taking any of these products, you need to keep track of the amount of acetaminophen they contain, as well as any doses of acetaminophen on its own.
Training
  1. Read more safety tips for acetaminophen at: https://ww1.2020.turbotaxonline.intuit.ca/secure/interview?_action=reset
  2. Health Canada has tips on how to isolate at home, including supplies to have ready such as a thermometer, hand soap, necessary medications, and a face mask. If you live alone, make sure you stay connected with others. If your symptoms get worse, immediately contact your health care provider or public health help line for advice on what to do. See: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/covid-19-how-to-isolate-at-home.html
  3. If you are well, but you’re caring for someone with COVID-19 symptoms, Health Canada has advice, including how to protect yourself. See: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/how-to-care-for-person-with-covid-19-at-home-advice-for-caregivers.html
  4. Additional recommendations when caring for a child with COVID-19 at home are available here: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/diseases-conditions/how-to-care-for-child-with-covid-19-at-home-advice-for-caregivers.html

Managing Mild COVID-19 Symptoms at Home