Pain Reliever PM (acetaminophen 500 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen and diphenhydramine hydrochloride is used for the treatment of Anxiety Disorders Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders Lactation Motion Sickness Nausea Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial Sneezing Status Asthmaticus Urticaria Fever Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Liver Diseases Pain
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purpose Acetaminophen 500 mg Pain reliever Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg Nighttime sleep aid
Uses
temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
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
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 product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skinÂ
- in children under 12 years of age
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma
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 drinks
- 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 serious underlying medical illness.
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 daysÂ
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is presentÂ
- new symptoms occur
These could be signs of a serious condition.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning
Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
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 this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
Other Information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- do not use if pouch is torn or open
- see side panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive Ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, fdc blue #1 aluminum lake, fdc blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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PAIN RELIEVER PM
★ Pain Reliever ★ Nighttime Sleep Aid
Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine HCl
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