Pamprin Menstrual Pain Relief – 24 Caplets

Pamprin Menstrual Pain Relief – 24 Caplets

DRUG FACTS

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Fractioned Coconut Oil, Hypromellose, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Red 27 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Silica, Starch, Stearic Acid, Talc, Titanium Dioxide

DIRECTIONS:

Adults and children 12 years and over:

• Take 2 caplets with water every 6 hours as needed
• Do not exceed 8 caplets in a 24 hour period or as directed by a doctor
• Do not use more than directed (see warnings)

Children under 12 years: ask a doctor

USES:

For the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: cramps, headache, backache, fatigue, bloating.

WARNINGS:

Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include – hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), and shock.

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reaction. Symptoms may include – skin reddening, blisters, rash. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

• More than 8 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.

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you:
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems are age 60 or older
• take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
• take more or for a longer time than directed

Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally, rapid heartbeat.

Do not use

• If you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• With any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Ask a doctor before use if

• You have liver disease
• The stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• You have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• You have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
• You are taking a diuretic

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for gout, diabetes or arthritis.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• An allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• You experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding – feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, have stomach pain that does not get better
• Redness or swelling is present
• New symptoms occur
• Pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
• Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.