What is Pamprin Multi-Symptom?
Acetaminophen has been identified as an anti-inflammatory and fever-reducing agent.Pamabrom is a diuretic (water pill).The antihistamine pyrilamine minimizes the effect of the chemical histamine that is naturally present within the body.
Pamprin Multi-Symptom can be described as a medication used to treat signs associated with PMS. It treats symptoms of PMS, including bloating, tension, weight gain due to water, headaches, muscle discomfort, cramps, and irritation.
Pamprin Multi-Symptom can also be employed for other purposes that are not covered in this guideline.
Side effects of Pamprin multi-symptom
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you are experiencing symptoms that indicate an allergic reaction, like hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, and tongue,
In rare instances, acetaminophen can cause an extreme skin reaction that can lead to death. This could occur even if you've taken acetaminophen previously without experiencing any reaction. Stop taking Pamprin Multi-Symptom and contact your doctor immediately in the event of the appearance of a skin rash or redness that spreads and leads to blistering or the skin peeling. If you have the type of reaction described above, it is recommended that you never use any medicine that contains acetaminophen.
This medicine could trigger severe adverse effects. Stop taking this medicine and consult your physician immediately if you suffer from:
- Any swelling or redness
- Few or no urinations
- liver disorders: nausea and stomach pains in the upper part of the stomach; itching; weight loss; dark stools; clay-colored urine; jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin).
Common adverse effects of Pamprin Multi-Symptoms may comprise:
- Dizziness, drowsiness;
- Dry mouth in the nose, mouth, or throat
- Constipation;
- Blurred vision
- Being anxious or restless (especially for children).
This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects, and other side effects could occur. Contact your doctor for advice regarding medical effects. You can report any adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
Sertraline, Fluoxemic, Zoloft, Prozac, paroxetine, Yaz, and Midol
Warnings
Don't take more of this medicine than advised. A high dose of acetaminophen could damage your liver and result in the death of a person. Call your doctor immediately if you experience nausea or pain in your stomach. Itching, lack of appetite or thirst, black stools, dark urine, and jaundice (yellowing of your eyes or skin)
Consult a physician or pharmacist prior to using or taking any illness, cold, allergy, or pain medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is found in a variety of combination medications. Combining certain medicines can result in excessive amounts of acetaminophen, which could cause an overdose that is fatal. Check the label to find out if a medication has acetaminophen in it or APAP.
In rare instances, acetaminophen could cause an extreme skin reaction. Do not take this medication and consult your doctor in the event of an itch or redness on your skin that spreads, causing blisters as well as peeling.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to use Pamprin Multi-Symptom if you are sensitive to acetaminophen (Tylenol), pamabrom, pyrilamine, or pamabrom.
Speak with a physician or pharmacist to determine if it's appropriate for you to take this medication in the event of any other medical conditions, such as:
- The liver, cirrhosis, a past history of alcoholism, or if you consume more than three alcoholic drinks every day;
- Kidney disease;
- Glaucoma;
- Prostate enlargement or urinary problems
- Asthma or COPD asthma or COPD, a cough that is mucusy, or a cough that is due to smoking, emphysema, chronic bronchitis
- If you take a blood thinner (Warfarin or Coumadin),
- If you take potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Lyte, and K-Phos), Kaon, Klor-Con, Polycitra, and Urocit-K,
It is unknown if Pamprin Multi-Symptom can cause harm to an unborn baby. Don't use this medicine without informing your physician if you are planning to have a baby while taking the medication.
Acetaminophen and pamabrom, as well as pyrilamine, could be found in breast milk and harm the nursing infant. Antihistamines could also reduce breast milk production. Do not take this medicine without consulting a physician's advice if you are breastfeeding an infant.
Don't give this medication to children younger than 12 years of age without the guidance of a physician. Children who are younger than three years old shouldn't take Pamprin Multi-Symptom.
How to take Pamprin Multi-Symptom?
Take it exactly as indicated on the label or as directed by your physician. The medication is typically taken only for a short period of time until symptoms improve. Don't use more of this medication than is advised. Acetaminophen overdoses can affect your liver and cause death.
Stop taking this medicine and consult your physician if
- If you experience a fever that lasts more than 3 days,
- There is pain that lasts more than 10 days,
- If the symptoms become worse or if you develop new symptoms.
If you require surgical intervention or other medical examinations, notify your doctor or surgeon before the appointment time if you took this medication within the last few days.
Keep at room temperature, free of heat and moisture.
What happens If I miss a dose?
Because Pamprin Multi-Symptom can be used as required, you might not be following a dosage schedule. If you're in a routine, you should take the dose you missed as soon as you can remember. Avoid any missed doses if it's close to the time of the next scheduled dose. Don't use any extra medication to replace the missed dose.
Never take more than eight tablets in a 24-hour period.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention immediately or contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222 for help. Acetaminophen overdoses can cause death.
The first symptoms of an acetaminophen-related overdose include a decrease in appetite, nausea, stomach discomfort, sweating, and weakness or confusion. Other symptoms could include discomfort in your stomach or in your urine, as well as discoloration of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
What should be avoided?
Consult a physician or pharmacist prior to using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleeping medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is found in many combination medications. Combining certain medications can result in excessive amounts of acetaminophen, which could result in a non-fatal overdose. Check the label to determine if the medicine has acetaminophen in it or APAP.
Do not drink alcohol. It could increase the risk of liver damage when you take acetaminophen and may increase the negative effects associated with pyrilamine.
Pamprin Multi-Symptom could cause blurred vision or even impair your ability to think or react. Be aware of this if you drive or do any other activity that requires that you be aware and in a position to clearly see.
Interaction with other drugs
If you take this medicine in conjunction with other medicines that cause you to sleep or slow your breathing, it could increase the severity of these effects. Talk to your doctor prior to taking Pamprin Multi-Symptom along with sleeping pills, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxers, or medicines to treat depression, anxiety, depression, or seizures.
Other medications can be incompatible with acetaminophen and pyrilamine. These include prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your health professionals about any medications you take currently and all medicines you stop or start using.
