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| Pronunciation |
 (a
seet a MIN oh fen & fen il to
LOKS a meen) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Percogesic®[OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Analgesic, Non-narcotic |
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| Use |
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Relief of mild to moderate pain |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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B |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: 1-2 tablets every 4 hours |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Tablet: Acetaminophen 325 mg and phenyltoloxamine citrate 30 mg |
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| References |
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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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