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USES: This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and swelling (inflammation).
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PC-Cap65
Uses
This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and swelling (inflammation).
Notes
- To prevent constipation, increase your intake of fiber, drink plenty of water and exercise.
- Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
How To Use
- To prevent upset stomach, take with food or milk.
- Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs.
- Once the pain becomes intense, this medication may not be as effective in relieving the pain.
- Use this medication exactly as directed by your doctor.
- Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming.
- Also, if used for an extended period, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval.
- Over time, this drug may not work as well.
- Consult your doctor if this medication is not relieving the pain sufficiently.
Side Effects
- May cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, or flushing the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop irregular heartbeat, ringing in the ears, anxiety or tremors.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history especially of asthma, anemia, bleeding problems, ulcers, gout, any drug allergies, a substance abuse history, of any emotional or mental problems, liver or heart problems, breathing problems, high blood pressure or severe diarrhea.
- This combination product contains aspirin.
- Children and teenagers should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, influenza or any undiagnosed illness without first consulting a doctor about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
- This medicine may cause stomach bleeding.
- Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
- Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Aspirin is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Consult your doctor before using this drug.
- This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
- Consult your doctor before you breast-feed.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, 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 medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially of warfarin, cimetidine, acetazolamide, other narcotic pain drugs, corticosteroids, methotrexate, medication for arthritis, gout, or diabetes; medications that may make you dizzy or drowsy such as drugs used for sleep, sedation, anxiety (e.g., diazepam), anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, psychiatric drugs (e.g., antidepressants) and of certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine).
- Because this medication contains aspirin, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medications containing pain relievers.
- Pain relievers can be found in many cough-and-cold preparations.
- This medication contains caffeine.
- Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated beverages while taking this medication as excessive nervousness and irritability can occur.
- 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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