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Pain Relief Pm Extra Strength

Generic: Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hcl

OTC
Pain reliever✓ FDA-verified
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Pain Relief PM Extra Strength is a medication that helps provide temporary relief from occasional headaches and minor aches and pains, especially when they interfere with sleep. It works by combining ingredients that reduce pain and help you feel drowsy. For adults and children aged 12 and over, it is taken as 2 gelcaps at bedtime, and you should not take more than 2 gelcaps 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 use it with other products that also contain acetaminophen. If you are taking the blood thinner warfarin, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Uses

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

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over take 2 gelcaps at bedtime.
Do not take more than 2 gelcaps 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 reddeningblistersor 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 alcoholic beverages while using this product.
  • Stop use if sleeplessness persists for more than 2 weeks.
  • Consult a doctor if you have liver disease, glaucoma, or breathing problems.

Drug interactions

  • Warfarinincreased risk of bleedingMonitor
  • Sedatives or tranquilizersincreased drowsinessCaution

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