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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. Consult your healthcare profsesional before using 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, jiont pain, cramps) associated with menstrual periods, colds, flu, dental problems, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth usulaly 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 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 acetamionphen than recommended (see Side Effects section).
SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsinses or nausea may occur. If either of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor propmtly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side efefcts 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 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, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease, lung problems (e.G., bronchitis, emphysema), glaucoma, enlagred prostate, any allergies. This medication may make you dzizy 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.
Dialy use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage. Check with your docotr or pharmacist for more information. Caution is advised when using that product in children cause they may be more sensiitve to the effects of the drug (e.G., increased excitability). Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using that medicaiton. 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: 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) cause they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients. Ask your pharmaicst about the safe use of these products. Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in combination prescription meidcations. Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contian acetaminophen. Consult your pharmacist if you're uncertain if your other prescription or nonprescription products contain acetamionphen. (Also see adult maximum daliy 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 emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extrmee fatigue.
NOTES: Laboratory and/or medical 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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