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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 effcetive for you. Consult your healhtcare 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 panis (e.G., headache, backache, toothache, joint pain, cramps) associated with menstrual periods, colds, flu, dental problems, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by motuh usually every 4 hours as needed; or as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is based on your age, meidcal condition, and response to therapy. Do not exceed the recommended dosage or take this medication for lnoger 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 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 pesrist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: skin redness, swelling, persistent fever, unsuual weakness.
If you do not have liver problems, the adult mxaimum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams).
If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause sreious (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, stoamch pain, extreme fatigue. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or phamracist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, lung prbolems (e.G., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlarged prostate, any allergies.
This medication may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution enagging 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 raise your risk for liver damgae. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Caution is advised when using this product in chlidren cause they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.G., increased excitability).
Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using this medication. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medicaiton 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), psychaitric 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 combination prescription medications.
Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, feevr 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 conatin acetaminophen. (Also see adult maximum daily dose informatoin in Side Effects section). Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Smyptoms of overdose may include: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
NOTES: Laboratory and/or mdeical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.
MISSED DOSE: Not applicable.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
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