Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine
Generic name: acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine [ a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-FEN-il-toe-LOX-a-meen ]
Brand names: Dologesic, Dologesic DF, Percogesic, Major-gesic, Phenylgesic,
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Dosage forms: oral liquid (500 mg-30 mg/15 mL); oral tablet (500 mg-30 mg)
Drug class:Analgesic combinations
What is acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine is a combination medicine used to treat fever, headache, menstrual pain, and other minor aches and pains. acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine also treats itchy or watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by the common cold or seasonal allergies.
Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not take more than your recommended dose. An acetaminophen overdose can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor at once if you have nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).
In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen or phenyltoloxamine.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
