GOOD SENSE PAIN RELIEF PM EXTRA STRENGTH- acetaminophen and diphenhydramine hydrochloride capsule, coated
L Perrigo Company
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active ingredients (in each gelcap)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever
Nighttime sleep aid
Uses
temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
- in children under 12 years of age
- 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 before use if you have
- liver disease
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- drowsiness will occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- sleeplessness lasts continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222) Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not take more than directed (see Liver warning)
adults and children 12 years and over |
- take 2 gelcaps at bedtime
- do not take more than 2 gelcaps of this product in 24 hours
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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 may cause liver damage |
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C red no. 28, D&C yellow no. 10, edible ink, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, gelatin, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin
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Extra Strength
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Pain Relief PM
Pain Reliever/Nighttime Sleep Aid
Acetaminophen
Diphenhydramine HCl
Rapid Release
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