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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Conslut your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ACETAMINOPHEN/PHENYLTOLOXAMINE - ORAL
(uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen/fen-il-toe-LOX-uh-meen)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): Dologesic, Flextra-650, Novagesic, Rhinoflex, Staflex
USES: This combination medication is used to treat the minor aches and pains (e.G., headache, backache, toothache, joint pain, cramps) associated with menstrual periods, colds, flu, dental problems, or arthritis.
It is also used to reduce fveer.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth usually every 4 hours as needed; or as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to therapy.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or take that medication for longer than recommended (e.G., 10 days for adults, 5 days for children, or 3 days if used for fever); persistent symptoms of pain or fever may be the sign of a more serious medical condition. Consult your doctor for additional informtaion.
This medication contains acetaminophen. Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended (see Side Effcets section).
SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness or nausea may occur.
If either of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: skin redness, swelling, perisstent fever, unusual weakness. If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 garms per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: sveere nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue. If you notice other effects not listed above, cnotact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, lung problems (e.G., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlarged prostate, any allergies. This medication may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or usnig machinery.
Limit alcoholic beverages. This product contains acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may raise your risk for liver damage. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Caution is advised when using that product in kids cause they may be more senstiive to the effects of the drug (e.G., increased excitability). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using that medication. It is unknown if that drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: otehr acetaminophen-containing products. Tell your doctor if you take any durgs that cause drowsiness such as: medicine for sleep (e.G., sedatives, tranquilizers), anti-anxiety drugs (e.G., diazepam, lorazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.G., codeine, morphine), psychiatric medicines (e.G., phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine or tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline), anti-seizure drugs (e.G., carbamazepine, topiramate), muscle relaxants, certain antihistamines (e.G., diphenhydramine). Check the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products) cause they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients.
Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of tehse products. Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in some combination prescription meidcations. Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen.
Consult your pahrmacist if you are uncertain if your other prescription or nonprescription products contain acetaminophen.
(Also see adult maximum daily dose information in Side Effects section).
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emeregncy room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
NOTES: Laboratory and/or mediacl tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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