Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine
Generic name: acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen ]
Brand names: Coricidin, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu, Coricidin HBP Cold and Flu
Dosage form: oral tablet (325 mg-2 mg)
Drug class:Upper respiratory combinations
What is acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine is a combination medicine used to treat headache, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Ask a doctor before taking medicine that contains acetaminophen if you have ever had liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen.
Before taking this medicine
Ask a doctor before taking medicine that contains acetaminophen if you have ever had liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
severe constipation, blockage in your stomach or intestines;
untreated or uncontrolled diseases--glaucoma, asthma, heart di...
