MENSTRUAL RELIEF MAXIMUM STRENGTH- acetaminophen, caffeine and pyrilamine maleate tablet, film coated

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D), CAFFEINE (UNII: 3G6A5W338E) (CAFFEINE - UNII:3G6A5W338E), PYRILAMINE MALEATE (UNII: R35D29L3ZA) (PYRILAMINE - UNII:HPE317O9TL)

Available from:

Walgreen Company

INN (International Name):

ACETAMINOPHEN

Composition:

ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Pain reliever Diuretic Antihistamine for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: - bloating - headache - water-weight gain - cramps - backache - muscle aches - fatigue

Authorization status:

OTC monograph not final

Summary of Product characteristics

MENSTRUAL RELIEF MAXIMUM STRENGTH- ACETAMINOPHEN, CAFFEINE AND
PYRILAMINE MALEATE TABLET, FILM COATED
WALGREEN COMPANY
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WALGREENS 44-390-MENSTRUAL RELIEF
_ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH CAPLET)_
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Caffeine 60 mg
Pyrilamine maleate 15 mg
_PURPOSE_
Pain reliever
Diuretic
Antihistamine
_USES_
for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual
periods:
bloating
headache
water-weight gain
cramps
backache
muscle aches
fatigue
_WARNINGS_
LIVER WARNING: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver
damage may occur
if you take
more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
ALLERGY ALERT: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms
may
include:
skin reddening
blisters
rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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.
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of
its ingredients
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
liver disease
glaucoma
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
excitability may occur, especially in children
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
you may get drowsy
limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages
while taking this
product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability,
sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heartbeat. The recommended
dose of this
product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
avoid alcoholic beverages
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
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