Skip to main content
MedicHelpLine
Join Free
Verified Professional Network190+ CountriesHIPAA-Aware Platform
Back to Drug Index
General MedicationsORALHigh Alert

Pain Relief PM

ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE

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 in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor ■ 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 in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor ■ 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 hrs ■ 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 in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor ■ 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 hrs ■ 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.

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 hrs ■ 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.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
Pain Relief PM (ACETAMINOPHEN, DIPHENHYDRAMINE) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline