Dexbrompheniramine maleate, acetaminophen
Brand names: ACTIDOGESIC
Warnings
Warnings Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen . Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 8 caplets (4,000 mg) 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 Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash • Caution: May cause drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product. Use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. Do not take this product if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, without first consulting your doctor. Do not use • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription) this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and could cause serious health concerns. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen , ask a doctor or pharmacist • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in the product • for more than 10 days for pain, unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor 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 Stop using this product and ask a doctor if • pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • new symptoms occur • redness or swelling is present 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). Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Uses
Uses • For the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with • headache • muscular aches • backaches • minor arthritis pain • common cold • toothaches • menstrual cramps • temporarily reduces fever • itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever.
Dosage forms & strengths
Directions • Do not exceed recommended dosage Adults and children 12 years of age and older Take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours as needed, do not exceed 8 caplets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor, do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years of age Do not use.
Ingredients
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen , 500 mg Dexbrompheniramine Maleate, 1 mg
Inactive ingredients: FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake, glycerol mono and dicaprylocaprate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol graft polyethylene glycol copolymer, silicon dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, talc, titanium dioxide