Percogesic

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Phenyltoloxamine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.

Percogesic is used to treat aches and pains, headache, fever, and congestion associated with the flu, colds, allergies, and hay fever.

Percogesic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Take acetaminophen an phenyltoloxamine exactly as directed. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Never take more Percogesic than is directed. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more acetaminophen could cause damage to your liver. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking Percogesic and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) per day.

Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 10 days (or 5 days for children under 12 years of age) or if they get worse. Do not use this product to treat a fever for more than 3 days.

Store Percogesic at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Seek emergency medical attention.

Symptoms of an Percogesic overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, confusion, sedation, insomnia, tremor, hallucinations, and an irregular heartbeat.

Do not take Percogesic if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A very serious drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Urine glucose tests may produce false results while you are taking acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor if you are diabetic and you notice changes in your glucose levels during therapy with Percogesic.

Do not take other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, diet, pain or sleep medicines while taking Percogesic without first talking to your doctor. Other medications may also contain acetaminophen, phenyltoloxamine, or other similar drugs and you may accidentally take too much of these medicines.

Percogesic may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if Percogesic is taken with any of these medications.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Percogesic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Your pharmacist has additional information about Percogesic written for health professionals that you may read.

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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