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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 otehr healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng that 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, detnal 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 resposne 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 sympotms of pain or fever may be the sign of a more serious medical condition.
Conslut your doctor for additional information.
This medication contains acetaminophen. Do not take more acetaminophen than recommedned (see Side Effects section).
SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness or nausea may occur. If either of these effects persist or worsen, notify your docotr promptly. Tell your dotcor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: skin redness, swelling, persistent fever, unusual weakness.
If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver diesase. Tell your doctor immediatley 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 problems (e.G., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlarged prostate, any allergies.
This medication may make you dizzy or drowsy; use cuation 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, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may incresae your risk for liver damage. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more inforamtion. Caution is advised when using that product in children because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.G., increased excitability).
Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before usnig that medication. It is unknown if that drug pasess into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor 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 antihistamnies (e.G., diphenhydramine). Cehck the labels on all your medicines (e.G., cough-and-cold products) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pahrmacist about the safe use of these products. Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in some combination prescription medications. Read the labels carefully before taikng other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen.
Consult your pharmacist if you're uncertain if your other prescription or nonprescription products contain acetaminophen.
(Also see adlut maximum daily dose information in Side Effects section). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmcaist 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, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
NOTES: Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your porgress.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature bteween 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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