Percogesic Acetaminophen/Diphenhydramine, Original Strength, Coated Tablets,50ea

Product Details
Aspirin-free, pain reliever, fever reducer/antihistamine. Easy to swallow coated tablets. Fast acting. This package for households without young children. Pharmacist recommended ingredients.

Indications
For temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to: headache, backache, muscular aches, arthritis pain, colds, flu, fever, toothache, premenstrual and menstrual cramps.

Directions
Adults and Children 12 Years and Older: take 2 tablets every 4 hours. Maximum daily dose is 8 tablets. Children Under 12 Years of Age: do not use this product in children under 12 years of age. This will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and could cause serious health problems. Store at controlled room temperature 15-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C). Avoid excessive heat.

Ingredients
Active Ingredients (in each tablet): Acetaminophen (325 mg), Diphenhydramine HCl (12.5 mg). Inactive Ingredients: Croscarmellose Sodium, FD&C Yellow 6 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Silica, Sodium Starch Glycolate and Stearic Acid.

Warnings
Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if: adult or child 12 years or older takes more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount; taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen; adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product. Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) could cause serious health problems, including liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease. 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. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blooding thinning drug warfarin. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product marked drowsiness may occur; avoid alcoholic beverages; alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may cause drowsiness; may cause excitability, especially in children; be careful driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. Stop use and ask a doctor if pain persists for more than 10 days; fever persists for more than 3 days (unless directed by a doctor); conditions worsen or new symptoms occur; redness or swelling is present (These may be signs of a serious condition). As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a doctor before using this product. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

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