Generic Name: E: PROPOXYPHENE (proe-POX-i-feen) and ACETAMINOPHEN
(a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)
Drug Manufacturer: LILLY
Common Uses: This medicine is a
combination of a narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen used to relieve mild
to moderate pain.
How to use this Medicine: Follow the
directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine
may come with a patient information leaflet. Ask your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist any questions you may have about this medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY
BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room
temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. IF YOU
MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking it regularly, take it as
soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at
once.
Cautions: DO NOT EXCEED THE
RECOMMENDED DOSE or take this medicine for longer than prescribed without
checking with your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking this
medicine for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. Check with your
doctor about the use of alcohol while you are using this medicine. THIS
MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR DROWSINESS. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY,
OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to
this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with
alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially
dangerous tasks. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS ACETAMINOPHEN. Do not take
additional acetaminophen for pain or fever without checking with your doctor
or pharmacist. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which
medicines contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. If
you drink alcohol on a daily basis, do not take this medicine without first
discussing it with your doctor. Alcohol use combined with acetaminophen may
increase your risk for liver damage. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW
MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or
pharmacist. CAUTION IS ADVISED WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE IN THE ELDERLY
because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the medicine. FOR
WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the
benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS
EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are
using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the
risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS,
that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, drowsiness,
lightheadedness, constipation, nausea, or vomiting. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you
experience yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, unusual itching, or
prolonged stomach pain. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely,
but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble
breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.