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USES: This medication is a combination of an anti-inflammatory agent and an antihistamine used to relieve the pain and swelling (inflammation) of arthritis.
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Uses
This medication is a combination of an anti-inflammatory agent and an antihistamine used to relieve the pain and swelling (inflammation) of arthritis.
Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
- Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g.
- liver function tests) may be performed to monitor your progress.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Take this medication by mouth, generally 3 to 4 times daily with food or a full glass of milk (8oz.
- or 240 ml) as directed by your doctor.
- The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy.
Side Effects
- Heartburn, nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, nervousness and dry mouth may occur.
- If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: stomach pain, black stools, vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, ringing in the ears, hearing loss, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, blurred vision or a change in amount of urine.
- An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use a saliva substitute.
- If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of kidney, liver, or heart disease, bleeding disorders, stomach/intestinal ulcers, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma (narrow angle), asthma or any allergies (especially to aspirin or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen).
- This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
- Limit alcoholic beverages.
- This medicine may cause stomach bleeding.
- Daily use of alcohol and this medicine may increase your risk for stomach bleeding.
- Inform your dentist or doctor that you are using this medication, especially before surgery.
- Caution is advised when prescribing or using this drug in the elderly since they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug.
- This medicine contains a drug similar to aspirin.
- Children and teenagers should not take this medication if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first six months of pregnancy; it is not recommended for use during the last three months of pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this drug.
- This medication passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially probenecid, sulfinpyrazone, phenylbutazone; "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin, heparin); aspirin and other NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen); acetazolamide; diabetes drugs (e.g., sulfonylureas such as chlorpropamide, tolbutamide); methotrexate and drugs causing drowsiness, such as medicine for sleep, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs; narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine); psychiatric medicines; anti-seizure drugs (e.g.
- phenytoin); muscle relaxants and antihistamines that cause drowsiness (e.g., diphenhydramine).
- Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products or pain relievers/fever reducers) because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients, or aspirin-like NSAIDs.
- Ask your pharmacist about the safe use of those products.
- This drug may interfere with certain laboratory tests, including certain urine sugar tests for diabetics (such as Clinistix, Tes-Tape or Clinitest).
- Inform laboratory personnel that you are taking this drug.
- Ask your pharmacist for more details.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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