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Dg Health Pain Relief Pm Extra Strength

Generic: Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hcl

OTC
Pain reliever✓ FDA-verified
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Dg Health Pain Relief PM Extra Strength is a medication that helps relieve occasional headaches and minor aches and pains, especially when they make it hard to sleep. It works by reducing pain and helping you feel more relaxed so you can rest. For adults and children aged 12 and over, you should take 2 caplets at bedtime, and you should not take more than 2 caplets in a 24-hour period. A key warning is that it contains acetaminophen, which can cause severe liver damage if you take more than 4,000 mg in a day or drink alcohol while using it. If you're taking the blood thinner warfarin, you should check with a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Uses

  • temporary relief of occasional headaches. temporary relief of minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness.

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime.
Do not take more than 2 caplets in 24 hours.
Children under 12 years: do not use.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.

Side effects

Common

Drowsiness may occurincluding skin reddeningblistersand rash

Serious

Severe skin reactions may occur
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours.
  • Do not use with other drugs containing acetaminophen.
  • Avoid using if you drink 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily.
  • Do not use in children under 12 years of age.
  • Consult a doctor if you have liver disease, glaucoma, or trouble urinating.
  • Avoid using with sedatives or tranquilizers.

Drug interactions

  • Warfarinincreased bleeding riskCaution
  • Sedativesincreased drowsiness riskCaution

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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).