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Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Adverse Reactions
Usual Dosage
Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status
Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Dosage Forms
References

Pronunciation
(a seet a MIN oh fen & dye fen HYE dra meen)

U.S. Brand Names
Excedrin® P.M. [OTC]; Midol® PM [OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Pharmacological Index

Analgesic, Miscellaneous


Use

Relief of mild to moderate pain; sinus headache


Adverse Reactions

See individual agents


Usual Dosage

Oral: Adults: Take 2 caplets or 5 mL of liquid at bedtime or as directed by physician; do not exceed recommended dosage; not for use in children <12 years of age


Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status

Drowsiness is common


Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment

Concurrent use with CNS depressant may result in additive CNS depression. MAOI may cause additive anticholinergic effects.


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

1% to 10% of patients may experience dry mouth


Dosage Forms

Caplet:

Excedrin® P.M.: Acetaminophen 500 mg and diphenhydramine citrate 30 mg

Midol® PM: Acetaminophen 500 mg and diphenhydramine 25 mg

Liquid (wild berry flavor) (Excedrin® P.M.): Acetaminophen 1000 mg and diphenhydramine hydrochloride 50 mg per 30 mL (180 mL)


References

Barker JD Jr, de Carle DJ, and Anuras S, "Chronic Excessive Acetaminophen Use in Liver Damage," Ann Intern Med, 1977, 87(3):299-301.

Dionne RA, Campbell RA, Cooper SA, et al, "Suppression of Postoperative Pain by Preoperative Administration of Ibuprofen in Comparison to Placebo, Acetaminophen, and Acetaminophen Plus Codeine," J Clin Pharmacol, 1983, 23(1):37-43.

Licht H, Seeff LB, and Zimmerman HJ, "Apparent Potentiation of Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity by Alcohol," Ann Intern Med, 1980, 92(4):511.


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