What is Midol PMS Maximum Strength ?
Acetaminophen relieves pain and reduces fever. Pamabrom (water pills) is a diuretic. Antihistamine Pyrilamine reduces histamine's effects in the body. The combination medication Midol-PMS Maximum Strength treats the symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, such as headaches, tension, nausea, bloating, and water retention, as well as muscle pain. It also helps to relieve cramps. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for Midol PMS maximum strength.
Side Effects of Midol PMS Maximum Strength
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue. Acetaminophen can cause severe reactions in some people, even when they have never had a reaction before. Call your doctor immediately if the skin reddens or you develop a rash. It may blister and peel.
The side effects of this medicine can be serious. If you experience:
- Any redness or swelling
- Little or no urine;
- Liver problems: nausea, upper stomach discomfort, itching, and loss of appetite. Dark urine, clay-colored stools, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Some of the most common side effects associated with Midol PMS maximum strength include:
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Dry throat or nose;
- Constipation;
- Blurred vision
- Feeling restless or excited, especially in children
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report adverse reactions by calling the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Sertraline, fluoxetine, Zoloft, Prozac, paroxetine, Yaz, and Midol
Warnings
Don't take this medicine in excess. Overdosing on acetaminophen may cause liver damage or death. Before using any other medication for colds, allergies, pain, or insomnia, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medications contain acetaminophen, also known as APAP. Taking some products with each other can result in an overdose of acetaminophen. Acetaminophen can cause severe reactions in rare instances. If you notice skin redness, a rash, or blistering that causes peeling and blistering, stop taking the medicine immediately and contact your doctor.
Before you take this drug
Midol PMS maximum strength should not be used if you have an allergy to pamabrom (Tylenol), pyrilamine, acetaminophen, or acetaminophen.If you are suffering from any other health conditions or symptoms, you should consult your doctor before taking this medication.
- Liver diseases, cirrhosis, or an alcohol history.
- Kidney disease
- Glaucoma;
- Urination or prostate problems;
- Emphysema, or chronic bronchitis.
- Are you taking warfarin or coumadin blood thinners? If yes, please be aware of possible risks associated with taking such blood thinners as they could potentially thin the blood too quickly and result in fatal results.
- If you are taking potassium (Cytra Polycitra Urocit K, K-Lyte K-Phos, Kaon Klor-Con Polycitra),.
Midol Maximum Strength is known to cause harm to an unborn child. Tell your doctor immediately if you plan to get pregnant or if it is known that you will become pregnant. Acetaminophen and pamabrom can pass through breast milk, causing harm to a baby who is nursing. Antihistamines can also reduce breast milk production. If you're breastfeeding, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. This medication should not be given to children younger than 12 without consulting a physician. Midol PMS maximum strength should not be given to children younger than three years.
How to take Midol PMS Maximum Strength?
Follow the directions on the package or those prescribed by your physician. The medicine should only be taken for a few days until the symptoms have cleared. Don't take this medicine in excess. Overdosing on acetaminophen may cause liver damage or death.
If:
- You have a high fever that lasts more than three days.
- You have pain that lasts more than 10 days.
- If your symptoms worsen or you develop new ones,.
Tell your doctor or surgeon if this medication was taken within the last few days if you are going to need medical testing or surgery.Keep away from heat and moisture. Store at room temperature.
What happens if I miss the dose?
You may not have a schedule for taking Midol PMS Maximum Strength. Use the missed dose as quickly as possible if you're on a dosing schedule. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take extra medication to compensate for a missed dose.Do not exceed 8 tablets per 24 hours.
What happens if I overdose?
Call the Poison Help Line at 1-800-222-1222 or seek emergency medical care. Acetaminophen overdoses can lead to death.Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, sweating, or confusion are the first symptoms of an overdose of acetaminophen. Other symptoms include dark urine and yellowing skin or whites of the eyes.
What should be avoided?
Before using any other medication for colds, allergies, pain, or insomnia, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Many combination medications contain acetaminophen, also known as APAP. Taking some products with each other can result in an overdose of acetaminophen. Alcohol is harmful to your liver. Alcohol can cause liver damage and increase the side effects of pyrilamine. It is possible that Midol PMS maximum strength can cause vision blurring or affect your ability to think or react. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires alertness and the ability to see clearly.
Interaction with other drug
This medicine can have a worsening effect if taken with drugs that cause you to sleep or reduce your breathing. You should consult your doctor before you take Midol PMS maximum strength with sleeping pills, narcotics, muscle relaxers, medicine for anxiety or depression, or seizure medicine. There are other drugs that may have an interaction with pamabrom and pyrilamine. These include prescription and non-prescription medicines, herbal products, as well as vitamins. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines that you are currently taking and those that you plan to start using.
