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Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine HCL

ACETAMINOPHEN AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions ■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 caplets at bedtime ■ do not take more than 2 caplets of this product in 24 hours children under 12 years ■ do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
Summary

Indications and usage Uses temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness Dosage and administration Directions ■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 caplets at bedtime ■ do not take more than 2 caplets of this product in 24 hours children under 12 years ■ do not use Warnings and cautions Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if you take ■ more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness Dosage and administration Directions ■ do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) adults and children 12 years and over ■ take 2 caplets at bedtime ■ do not take more than 2 caplets of this product in 24 hours children under 12 years ■ do not use Warnings and cautions Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take ■ more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Monitoring

  • Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take ■ more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.