Percogesic Extra Strength
Percogesic Extra Strength
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Antihistamine
for temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- backache
- muscular aches
- arthritis pain
- colds
- flu
- fever
- toothache
- premenstrual and menstrual cramps
Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if:
- adult or child 12 years and older takes more than 8 caplets 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.
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.
if the user has liver disease.
with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin.
- if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
- 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.
- pain persists for more than 10 days
- fever persists for more than 3 days (unless directed by a doctor)
- condition worsens 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 health care professional before using this product.
Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 caplets every 6 hours. Maximum daily dose is 8 caplets. 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°-30°C (59°-86°F)
- avoid excessive heat
FD&C Yellow #6 Aluminum Lake, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Polyvinyl alcohol, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Starch, Stearic Acid, Talc, Titanium Dioxide
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FAST ACTING EXTRA STRENGTH
Percogesic
®
Acetaminophen/
Diphenhydramine
for ENCHANCED
RELIEF of PAIN
Aspirin-Free, Pain Reliever,
Fever Reducer/ Antihistamine
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