Extra strength Acetaminophen PM (extra strength acetaminophen pm (acetaminophen 500mg/ diphenhydramine hcl 25mg) tablet) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen 500mg/ diphenhydramine hcl 25mg 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
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Otc - Purpose Section
Purpose
Pain reliever
Nighttime sleep aid
Indications & Usage Section
Uses
- temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
Warnings Section
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
- bulers
- rash
If a skin reaction 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
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- in children under 12 years of age
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Otc - Ask Doctor Section
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
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
- drowsiness will occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
Otc - Stop Use Section
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 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- 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.
Overdosage Section
Overdose warning: 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.
Dosage & Administration Section
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
Other Safety Information
Other information
- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C blue#1 aluminum lake, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate**, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide
**may contain this ingredient
Otc - Questions Section
Questions or comments?
Call 1-877-290-4008
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