Percogesic Original 63029-053
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Active Ingredients (in each tablet)
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Uses
for temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
Temporarily relieves
- headache
- backache
- muscular aches
- arthritis pain
- colds
- flu
- fever
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Warnings
Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
- more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have
- liver disease
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- marked drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic beverages
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may cause drowsiness
- may cause excitability, especially in children
- be careful driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- pain persists for more than 10 days
- fever persists for more than 3 days (unless directed by a doctor)
- condition worsens or new symptoms occur
- redness or swelling is present. These may be signs of a serious condition.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Overdose warning:
Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) could cause serious health problems, including liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
Do not exceed recommended dosage. Adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours. Maximum daily dose is 8 tablets.
Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other Information
- store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- avoid excessive heat
Inactive Ingredients
Croscarmellose Sodium, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Silica, Sodium Starch Glycolate and Stearic Acid
Questions?
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