Medique Pain Off
ACETAMINOPHEN, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ arthritis pain ■ a cold ■ toothache ■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps Dosage and administration Directions ■ do not use more than directed ■ drink a full glass of water with each dose Adults and children: (12 years and over) Take 2 caplets every 6 hours as needed; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product.
When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to ■ headache ■ muscular aches ■ arthritis pain ■ a cold ■ toothache ■ premenstrual and menstrual cramps Dosage and administration Directions ■ do not use more than directed ■ drink a full glass of water with each dose Adults and children: (12 years and over) Take 2 caplets every 6 hours as needed; not more than 8 caplets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: ■ skin reddening ■ blisters ■ rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Allergy alert: Aspirin (NSAIDs) may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: ■ hives ■ facial swelling ■ asthma (wheezing) ■ shock Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: ■ more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: ■ are age 60 or older ■ have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ■ take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ■ take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ■ take more or for a longer time than directed ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat
Monitoring
- • Warnings Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product.
- • When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
- • Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
- • Symptoms may include: ■ skin reddening ■ blisters ■ rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.