General Information and Indications:
This combination of drugs is used to relieve
mild to moderate pain.
Information For Users:
The combination of acetaminophen and codeine comes as a
tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 6
hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your
doctor or pharmacist If you have any questions. Take acetaminophen and
codeine exactly as directed.
Codeine can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often,
or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to.
special precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to acetaminophen, codeine, sulfite or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially acetaminophen (Tylenol);
antidepressants; medications for cough, cold, or allergies; other pain
relievers; sedatives, sleeping pills, tranquilizers; and vitamins.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding liver or kidney disease, a
history of alcoholism, lung or thyroid disease, prostatic hypertrophy, or
urinary retention.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking acetaminophen and
codeine, call your doctor.
o if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, Inform your doctor or
dentist that you are taking acetaminophen and codeine.
o you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or
operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
o remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of acetaminophen and
codeine are not common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the
following symptoms are severe or do not go away:
o dizziness
o lightheadedness
o drowsiness
o upset stomach
o vomiting
o constipation
o stomach pain
o rash
o difficulty in urination
If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your doctor without
delay:
o difficulty breathing
o mood changes
Brand Name(s):
o Capital and Codeine®
o Phenaphen with Codeine (No.3 and No.4)®
o Tylenol with Codeine (No. 2, No. 3, No. 4)® |
