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 2 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product


Do not use
• if you are allergic to acetaminophen
• 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
• 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 the blood thinning drug warfarin
• 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.


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.