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Actifed Sinus Day and Night, Benadryl Cold, Contac Day and Night Allergy, Tylenol Allergy Sinus NightTime, Tylenol Nightime Flu Gelcap Maximum Strength, |acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine

acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine

Generic Name: acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine (a seet a MIN oh fen, dye fen HYE dra meen, soo doe e FED rin)
Brand Names: Actifed Sinus Day and Night, Benadryl Cold, Contac Day and Night Allergy, Tylenol Allergy Sinus NightTime, Tylenol Nightime Flu Gelcap Maximum Strength

What is acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine?

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

The combination of acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sinus congestion, sneezing, and pain or fever caused by allergies or the common cold.

Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine?

Before using acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• heart disease or high blood pressure;

• liver disease, alcoholism, or cirrhosis of the liver;

• glaucoma;

• kidney disease;

• diabetes;

• a thyroid disorder;

• an enlarged prostate; or

• problems with urination.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use this medication, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Artifically-sweetened liquid forms of cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. This would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.

How should I take acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cold medicine should be taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.

Measure the liquid form of this medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with allergy skin tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking an antihistamine.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of an overdose may include feeling restless or nervous, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, feeling restless or nervous, warmth or tingly feeling, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine?

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor"s advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine to treat depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by an antihistamine.

What are the possible side effects of acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine?

• fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;

• confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;

• severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;

• increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);

• urinating less than usual or not at all;

• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or

• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Keep using the medication and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• blurred vision;

• dry mouth;

• mild loss of appetite;

• nausea, stomach pain, constipation;

• dizziness, drowsiness;

• problems with memory or concentration;

• ringing in your ears;

• restless or excitability (especially in children);

• sleep problems (insomnia);

• skin rash, redness, or itching; or

• warmth, tingling, or redness under your skin.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• an antidepressant;

• a bronchodilator;

• a diuretic (water pill);

• gout medications;

• blood pressure medication;

• medication to treat irritable bowel syndrome;

• bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) or tolterodine (Detrol);

• seizure medication;

• isoniazid;

• zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT);

• aspirin or salicylates (such as Disalcid, Doan"s Pills, Dolobid, Salflex, Tricosal, and others); or

• a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), penbutolol (Levatol), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others.

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and pseudoephedrine is available over-the-counter (without a prescription) under many brand and generic names. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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