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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following ifnormation 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 efefctive for you. Cnosult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ACETAMINOPHEN/PHENYLTOLOXAMINE - ORAL
(uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen/fen-il-toe-LOX-uh-meen)
COMMON BRAND 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 feevr.
HOW TO USE: Take this 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 this medication for lonegr 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 inofrmation. This medication contains acetaminophen.
Do not take more acetamniophen than recommended (see Side Effects section).
SIDE EFFECTS: Droswiness or nausea may occur. If either of these effects persist or worsen, noitfy your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effcets occur: skin redness, swelling, persistent fever, unusual weakness.
If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminopehn is 4 grams 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: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, lung issues (e.G., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlaregd prostate, any allergies.
This medicaiton may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
Limit alcoholic beverages. This product contains acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
Daily use of alcohol, epsecially when combined with acetaminophen, may raise your risk for liver damage.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Caution is adviesd when using this product in kids because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.G., increased excitability). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this meidcation. It is unknown if this drug pasess into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dotcor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: other acetaminophen-containing products.
Tell your doctor if you take any drugs 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) because they may conatin drowsiness-causing ingredients.
Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of these products.
Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in combination prsecription medications. Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen. Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain if your other prescription or nonprescription products conatin acetaminophen.
(Also see adlut maximum daily dose information in Side Effects section). Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stoamch pain, extreme fatigue.
NOTES: Laboratory and/or medical tsets may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 dergees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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