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Meijer Extra Strength Pain Relief Pm Caplet

Generic: Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride

OTC
Pain reliever✓ FDA-verified
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Meijer Extra Strength Pain Relief PM Caplet 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. Adults and children 12 years and older should take 2 caplets at bedtime, but you should not take more than 2 caplets in a 24-hour period. A key warning is that taking too much can lead to severe liver damage, especially if you consume more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in a day or drink alcohol regularly. If you are taking the blood-thinning medication warfarin, be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.

Uses

  • temporary relief of occasional headaches. minor aches and pains with 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 happen
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not exceed 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours.
  • Do not use with other drugs containing acetaminophen.
  • Avoid 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily while using this product.
  • Do not use if allergic to acetaminophen or its ingredients.
  • Consult a doctor if you have liver disease, breathing problems, or trouble urinating.

Drug interactions

  • Warfarinincreased bleeding riskCaution
  • Sedatives or tranquilizersincreased drowsiness riskCaution

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