Acetaminophen Pm
Warnings
What may interact with Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-MAOIs, such as Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Alcohol
-Barbiturates, such as phenobarbital
-Certain medications for bladder problems, such as oxybutynin, tolterodine
-Certain medications for blood pressure
-Certain medications for depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions
-Certain medications for movement abnormalities or Parkinson disease
-Certain medications for stomach problems, such as chlordiazepoxide, dicyclomine
-Imatinib
-Isoniazid
-Medications for sleep
-Other medications for cold, cough, or allergy
-Other medications with acetaminophen
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Asthma or lung disease
-Frequently drink alcohol
-Glaucoma
-Heart disease
-High blood pressure
-Liver disease
-Pain or difficulty passing urine
-Prostate trouble
-Stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems
-An unusual or allergic reaction to acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What should I watch for while using Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine?
Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to be better or if they get worse.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Do not take other medications that contain acetaminophen with this medication. Many non-prescription medications contain acetaminophen. Always read labels carefully. If you have questions, ask your care team.
If you take too much acetaminophen get medical help right away. Too much acetaminophen can be very dangerous and cause liver damage. Even if you do not have symptoms, it is important to get help right away.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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