EXCEDRIN PM® Product Information
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each caplet) Purposes
Acetaminophen 500 mg ……………………………………………………………………………………….Pain reliever
Diphenhydramine citrate 38 mg ……………………………………………………………………..Nighttime sleep-aid
Uses for the temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains with accompanying sleeplessness.
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
•more than 8 caplets in 24 hours
•with other drugs containing acetaminophen
•3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
• with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). Ask a doctor or
pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.
• with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
• in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
• liver disease
• glaucoma
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• drowsiness may occur
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if • any new symptoms occur
• sleeplessness lasts continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious
underlying medical illness.
• pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
• painful area is red or swollen
• fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
• do not use more than directed
• do not use in children under 12 years of age
• adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 2 caplets at bedtime, if needed, or as directed by a doctor
Other information
• store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
• read all product information before using. Keep this box for important information.
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, D&C yellow #10 lake, FD&C blue #1 lake, hypromellose, light mineral oil, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polysorbate 20, povidone, pregelatinized starch, propylene glycol, simethicone emulsion, sodium citrate, sorbitan monolaurate, stearic acid, titanium dioxide
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It's important to use Excedrin PM® according to label instructions. As with any medication, if you have any questions, contact your healthcare professional.
