Panadol PM EXTRA STRENGTH 500 MG / 25 MG Oral Tablet
Generic Name: ACETAMINOPHEN AND DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL
Brand Name: PANADOL PM
- Substance Name(s):
- ACETAMINOPHEN
- DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
WARNINGS
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 Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include: • skin reddening • blisters • rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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 • in children under 12 years of age • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product Ask a doctor before use if you have • liver disease • glaucoma • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking • the blood thinning drug warfarin • sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • drowsiness will occur • avoid alcoholic drinks • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if • sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks.
Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • redness or swelling is present • any new symptoms appear 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.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
OVERDOSAGE
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Uses • temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Inactive ingredients carnauba wax, crospovidone, FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
PURPOSE
Purposes Pain reliever Nighttime sleep-aid
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep out of reach of children.
ASK DOCTOR
Ask a doctor before use if you have • liver disease • glaucoma • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Directions • do not take more than directed (see overdose warning) • adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime, if needed, or as directed by a doctor • do not give to children under 12 years of age
PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
DO NOT USE
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 • in children under 12 years of age • if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product
STOP USE
Stop use and ask a doctor if • sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks.
Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
• pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days • redness or swelling is present • any new symptoms appear These could be signs of a serious condition.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Acetaminophen 500 mg Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking • the blood thinning drug warfarin • sedatives or tranquilizers