Common
uses
This medicine is an analgesic
and antipyretic used to treat pain, headache, and fever. It may also be used to
relieve pain in certain kinds of arthritic conditions. This medicine is also
used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Tablets
Chemical Name: PHENYLTOLOXAMINE (fen-ill-tole-OX-a-meen)
and ACETAMINOPHEN (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Before
using
Some medicines or medical
conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of
all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL
MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking
"blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), or isoniazid. Inform your doctor
of any other medical conditions including alcohol dependency, asthma,
difficulty urinating, enlarged prostate, glaucoma, kidney disease, liver
disease, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Directions
Use this medicine exactly as
directed on the package, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This
medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. STORE THIS MEDICINE at
room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF
YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are using it regularly, take it as
soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE
MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you
react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or
with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially
dangerous tasks. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not take additional
acetaminophen for pain or fever without checking with your doctor or
pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines
contain acetaminophen. ALCOHOL WARNING: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic
drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or
other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN
ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using
this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF
YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with
your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the benefits and risks to your baby.
Possible
side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away
during treatment, include drowsiness; dizziness; dry mouth, throat, and nose;
or thickening of mucus in nose and throat. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience easy
bleeding or bruising, or persistent sore throat or other signs of infection. An
allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical
attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching,
swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug
interactions
Drug interactions can result
in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug
interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other.
If
you take too much
If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include vomiting, excessive sweating, dark urine,
stomach pain, extreme fatigue, fast or deep breathing, ringing in ears,
abnormal behavior, and loss of consciousness.
Additional
information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE
with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other
health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets.
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