What is acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
The combination of acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.
Acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine?
Do not take this medication without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take medicine that contains acetaminophen.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine contains acetaminophen or APAP.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine?
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine, or any antihistamine.
Do not take this medication without a doctor's advice if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis) or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day. You may not be able to take medicine that contains acetaminophen.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist about using acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine if you have:
It is not known whether acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine will harm an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether acetaminophen and chlorpheniramine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.