Acetaminophen PM
BJWC (Berkley & Jensen / BJ's)
P and L Development of New York Corporation
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Active ingredients (in each caplet)
- Purpose
- Acetaminophen PM Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Acetaminophen PM Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- Principal Display Panel
- Package Label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredients (in each caplet)
Acetaminophen 500 mg
Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever
Nighttime sleep-aid
Acetaminophen PM Uses
Temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pains accompanying sleeplessness.
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 2 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- with other products containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
- in children under 12 years of age
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- drowsiness will occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of a serious underlying medical illness.
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health care professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (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)
adults and children 12 years and over |
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children under 12 years |
Do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age, this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage. |
Acetaminophen PM Other information
- store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F), avoid high humidity and excessive heat
Inactive ingredients
Questions or comments?
Call toll free: 1-800-934-1204 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Principal Display Panel
PAIN RELIEVER/NIGHTTIME SLEEP-AID
EXTRA STRENGTH
NON-ASPIRIN PM
ACETAMINOPHEN 500 mg
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCl 25 mg
Compare to the active ingredients of Tylenol® PM Caplets**
CAPLETS
DO NOT USE IF IMPRINTED SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
**This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Tylenol® PM.
Distributed by BJWC
25 Research Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
1-800-934-1204
Package Label
Acetaminophen PMAcetaminophen, Diphenhydramine HCl TABLET, COATED
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