What is Dologesis?
Acetaminophen can be used to reduce fever and relieve pain. Antihistamines reduce the effects of the natural chemical histamine. Histamine may cause symptoms such as sneezing and itching. It can also produce watery eyes and a runny or stuffy nose. Dologesic, a combination medication, is used to treat minor aches and discomforts such as headaches, menstrual cramps, and fever. Dologesic treats itchy, watery eyes and fever or pain caused by the cold. This medication guide does not list all possible uses of Dologesic.
Side-effects of Dologesic
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek emergency medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat. Acetaminophen can cause severe skin reactions that are fatal. This may happen even if you've taken it before and never had a reaction. Call your doctor immediately if the skin becomes red or you develop a rash. If blisters form and you peel them off, stop taking this medication.
This medication can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Confusion, hallucinations, or unusual thoughts and behaviors;
- Little or no urinating is acceptable.
- Dark urine, clay-colored stools, fatigue, nausea, upper abdominal pain, itching, and a feeling of being ill
Dologesic can cause the following side effects:
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Feeling restless or excited, especially in children
- Constipation;
- Blurred vision
- Dry throat, nose, or mouth.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Aspirin, Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Tramadol, Naproxen, Oxycodone, and Tylenol
Warnings
Don't take more than the recommended dose. An overdose of acetaminophen can cause liver damage or death. Acetaminophen can cause severe skin reactions in rare cases. If you notice skin redness, a rash, or blisters that are peeling off and spreading, stop taking Dologesic immediately and contact your doctor.
Before you take this drug
This medication should not be taken if you have an allergy to phenyltoloxamine or acetaminophen.
If you have any other medical conditions or concerns, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's safe to take the medicine.
- COPD, asthma, or other breathing problems
- Alcoholism or if you consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day.
- Urination or prostate problems;
- Glaucoma;
- If you are also taking warfarin( Coumadin or Jantoven),
Dologesic shouldn't be given to children younger than 12 without consulting a doctor. This medicine is not known to harm unborn babies. If you are pregnant, do not take this medicine without consulting your doctor. This medication can pass into breastmilk and harm a nursing infant. Antihistamines can also reduce breast milk production. Do not use this medication without consulting your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child. Phenylalanine can be found in artificially sweetened liquid medicines. If you have phenylketonuria, check the label of your medication.
How to take Dologesic?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage of Dologesic. Acetaminophen overdoses can cause liver damage or death. Follow the directions on the label or those prescribed by your physician. This medicine should only be taken for a few days until the symptoms have cleared up. Never give cough or cold medications to very young children without consulting a doctor. Use the provided dosing syringe or a dose-measuring cup or spoon to measure liquid medicines. Ask your pharmacist if you don't have a device for measuring doses.
Do not take the medicine for longer than prescribed. Call your doctor immediately if you experience:
- You still have a high temperature after using the product for 3 days.
- Do you still feel pain after 10 days?
- Your symptoms get worse.
- You have redness or swelling.
Tell your doctor or surgeon, if you've taken this medication within the last few days, if you are going to need medical testing or surgery. Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Liquid medicines should not be allowed to freeze.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a schedule for this medication, as it is only used when necessary. If you have a regular schedule, take the missed dose immediately after you remember. If your next scheduled dosage is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take extra medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. Acetaminophen overdoses can be deadly. Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, sweating, or confusion are the first signs of an overdose of acetaminophen. Other symptoms include dark urine and yellowing skin or whites of the eyes.
What should be avoided?
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol can cause liver damage and increase the side effects of phenyltoloxamine. Before using any other medication for colds, allergies, pain, or sleep, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medications contain acetaminophen, also known as APAP. Taking some products together may cause an overdose of acetaminophen, which could be fatal. Dologesis can cause blurred vision or affect your thinking and reactions. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires alertness and the ability to see clearly.
Interaction with other drug
Before using this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you also use any other medications, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. When used together, some medicines can have unwanted or harmful effects. This medication guide does not list all possible interactions.
This medicine can have a worsening effect if taken with drugs that cause you to sleep or slow down your breathing. Dologesic can be taken with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicines, muscle relaxers, and medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures.
