Buscapina (acetaminophen, caffeine, pyrilamine maleate) Dailymed

Warnings Section

Warnings

Liver Warning:

This product contains acetaminophen. Sever liber damage may occur if you take:

• more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily ammount for this product.
• wtih other drugs containing acetaminophen.
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy alert:

acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions, Symptoms may include:

• skin reddening
• bulers
• rash
• hives
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock

If a skin or general allergic reactions occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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
• if you have ever had an allertgic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• liver disease
• glaucoma
• difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product

• you may get drowsy
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• excitability may occur, especially in children
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability sleeplessness, and, occasionally rapid heartbeat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• new symptoms appear
• redness or swelling is present
• pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
• fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

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 chlidren.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.