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Pain Relief PM

ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL

Standard Dose
Directions do not take more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 gelcaps at bedtime do not take more than 2 gelcaps 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 adults and children 12 years and over take 2 gelcaps at bedtime do not take more than 2 gelcaps of this product in 24 hours children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings 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 Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.

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 adults and children 12 years and over take 2 gelcaps at bedtime do not take more than 2 gelcaps of this product in 24 hours children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings 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 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. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin in children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease glaucoma a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product drowsiness will occur avoid alcoholic beverages do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness. pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present any new symptoms appear If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Monitoring

  • Warnings 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 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.
  • Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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