ACETAINOPHEN AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL TABLETS 500/25 mg
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Acetaminophen 500 mg | Pain reliever/ fever reducer |
| Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg | Sleep Aid |
Uses
Temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pain with accompanying sleeplessness
Warnings
Alcohol Warnings
If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor if you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
Do not use
- *with any other product containing acetaminophen
- *with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- *in children under 12 years of age
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- *a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- *glaucoma
- *difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
ASK a doctor or pharmacists before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- *do not exceed recommended dosage
- *avoid alcoholic beverages
- *marked drowsiness may occur
- *do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- *sleeplessness persists continuously for more than two weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness
- *new symptoms occur
- *redness or swelling is present
- *pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- *fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Direction
- *use as directed
- *adults and children 12 years and over : take 2 caplets at bedtime or as directed by a doctor
- *Children under 12 years : do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and could cause serious health problems.
Other information
- *Store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, polythlene glycol,sodium metabisulfate, stearic acid,, sodium starch glycolate,collodial silicon dioxide, FD & C blue # 1