OTC Medication Information: CVS Effervescent Pain Relief PM
CVS EFFERVESCENT PAIN RELIEF PM- acetaminophen and diphenhydramine hydrochloride tablet
CVS Pharmacy
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine 25 mg
Purpose
Pain Reliever/fever reducer
Nighttime sleep-aid
Uses
temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pain with accompanying sleeplessness
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage can occur if you take
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- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
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- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
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- in children under 12 years of age
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- if you ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- liver disease
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- a breathing problem such as emphysema, or chronic bronchitis
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- trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
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- glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
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- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When Using this product
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- drowsiness will occur
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- avoid alcoholic beverages
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- do not drive or operate machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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- sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
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- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
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- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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- new symptoms occur
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- redness or swelling is present
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- new symptoms occur
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
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- do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
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- dissolve tablets fully in 8 oz of water at room temperature
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- do not chew or swallow tablet
Adults and children 12 years and over |
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children under 12 years | do not use |
Other information
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- each tablet contains: potassium 156 mg; sodium 165 mg
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- store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat.
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- do not use if individual pouch is torn or open
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red 40, flavor, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
Questions or comments
1-866-467-2748
Distributed By: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket RI 02895
CVS.com
1-800-SHOP CVS
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Tylenol®.
Tamper Evident: Do not use if individual pouch is torn or open. This is not a child resistant package. Keep out of reach of children.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Effervescent Pain Relief PM
Extra Strength
Acetaminophen 500mg, Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg
Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol® PM**
Non-habit forming pain reliever/sleep aid
Aspirin & Ibuprofen free
For a restful night’s sleep
No need to chew or swallow tablet
Berry flavor
16 Effervescent Tablets
CVS
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Labeler — CVS Pharmacy (062312574) |
Revised: 02/2015 CVS Pharmacy
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