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Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine
What is it? Overview Usage Side Effects and Warnings
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What is Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine?

(a seet a MIN oh fen & fen il EF rin)

• This medicine is used to relieve pain.

• This medicine is used to treat nasal congestion.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Avoid other sources of acetaminophen. An overdose may cause dangerous problems.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Avoid or limit alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor) to less than 3 drinks a day. Drinking too much alcohol may increase the risk of liver disease.

• Limit caffeine (for example, tea, coffee, cola) and chocolate intake. Use with this medicine may cause nervousness, shakiness, and fast heartbeat.

• If you have high blood pressure, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have PKU, talk with healthcare provider. Some products do contain phenylalanine.

• Be careful if you have G6PD deficiency. Anemia may occur.

• Tell healthcare provider if...

 
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