What is Anacin
 Acetaminophen
is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Diphenhydramine
is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally
occurring chemical histamine in the body. Diphenhydramine
prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other
symptoms of allergies and hay fever.
Anacin
is used to treat watering of the eyes, congestion, sneezing,
and itchy throat caused by allergies and hay fever.
Anacin
may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this
medication guide.
General medical information about Anacin
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing
other hazardous activities. Anacin may cause dizziness or
drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid
these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may
increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Anacin.
Alcohol may also cause damage to your liver when taken with
acetaminophen.
Who should not take Anacin
Do not take Anacin without first talking to your
doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages
per day or if you have had alcoholic liver disease. You
may not be able to take acetaminophen.
Do not take
Anacin if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or
tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A very serious
drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have:
- kidney disease;
- liver disease;
- diabetes;
- glaucoma;
- difficulty
urinating because of an enlarged prostate, a constricted
bladder neck, or any other reason;
- a stenosing
peptic (stomach) ulcer;
- high blood pressure or
any type of heart disease; or
- an overactive thyroid.
You may not be able to take Anacin, or you may require
a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment
if you have any of the conditions listed above.
It
is not known whether Anacin will harm an unborn baby. Do
not take Anacin without first talking to your doctor if
you are pregnant.
Anacin passes into breast milk
and can seriously harm a nursing infant. Do not take this
medication without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
If you are over 60 years of
age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from
Anacin.
Read the package label for directions or
consult your doctor or pharmacist before treating a child
with this medication. Children are more susceptible than
adults to the effects of medicines and may have unusual
reactions.
How should take Anacin Take acetaminophen an diphenhydramine exactly as
directed by your doctor or follow the instructions on the
package label. If you do not understand these directions,
ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to
you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Never take more Anacin than is directed. The maximum amount
of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose
and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more acetaminophen
could cause damage to your liver. If you drink more than
three alcoholic beverages per day, talk to your doctor before
taking Anacin and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg)
per day.
Consult your doctor if your symptoms do
not improve within 10 days (or 5 days for children under
12 years of age) or if they get worse. Do not use this product
to treat a fever for more than 3 days.
Store Anacin
at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
If you miss a dose: Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However,
if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose and take only your next regularly scheduled dose. Do
not take a double dose of this medication.
What happens if you overdose: Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms
of an Anacin overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
abdominal pain, sweating, seizures, confusion, sedation,
insomnia, tremor, hallucinations, and an irregular heartbeat.
Avoid while taking Anacin Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or
performing other hazardous activities. Anacin may cause
dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or
drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously.
Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you
are taking Anacin. Also, alcohol is very damaging to your
liver when it is taken with acetaminophen.
Anacin
may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,
including antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines,
pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and
muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness
may occur if Anacin is taken with any of these medications.
Possible side effects of Anacin If you experience any of the following serious side
effects, stop taking Anacin and seek emergency medical attention:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing
of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face;
or hives);
- liver damage (yellowing of the skin
or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding
or bruising, or severe fatigue);
- blood problems
(easy or unusual bleeding or bruising); or
- low
blood sugar (fatigue, increased hunger or thirst, dizziness,
or fainting).
Other, less serious side effects may
be more likely to occur including:
- dry eyes, nose,
and mouth;
- drowsiness or dizziness;
- blurred
vision;
- difficulty urinating; or
- excitation
in children.
Side effects other than those listed
here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect Anacin Do not take Anacin if you have taken a monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan),
phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the
last 14 days. A very serious drug interaction could occur,
leading to serious side effects.
Urine glucose tests
for diabetics may produce false results while you are taking
acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor if you are diabetic and
you notice changes in your glucose levels during therapy
with Anacin.
Do not take other over-the-counter cough,
cold, allergy, diet, pain, or sleep medicines while taking
Anacin without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Other medications may also contain acetaminophen, diphenhydramine,
or other similar drugs, and you may accidentally take too
much of these medicines.
Anacin may increase the
effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including
antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers,
anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants.
Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if
Anacin is taken with any of these medications.
Drugs
other than those listed here may also interact with Anacin.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription
or over-the-counter medicines. |
