The following information is a summary about Flextra. It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
USES
Is used to treat aches and pains, headache,
fever, and congestion associated with the flu,
colds, allergies, and hay fever.
WHAT
TO KNOW
Use caution when driving, operating machinery,
or performing other hazardous activities. Acetaminophen
and phenyltoloxamine 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
acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine. Alcohol
may also cause damage to your liver when taken
with acetaminophen.
WHAT
IS IT
Apagesic
Dolorex
Duogesic
Flextra DS
Genasec
Percogesic
BEFORE
USING
Do not take this medication 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 acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine
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.
MISSED
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.
OVER
DOSE
Seek emergency medical attention.
Symptoms of an acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine
overdose may include:
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
abdominal pain
sweating
seizures
confusion
sedation
insomnia
tremor
hallucinations
an irregular heartbeat
SIDE
EFFECTS
If you experience any of the following serious
side effects, stop taking acetaminophen and
phenyltoloxamine 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
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.
PRECAUTIONS
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor
if you have:
liver disease
kidney 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 acetaminophen and
phenyltoloxamine, 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 acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine
will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication
without first talking to your doctor if you
are pregnant. Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine
passes into breast milk and may 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 acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine. 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.
DRUG
INTERACTIONS
Do not take acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine
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 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 acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine. Do
not take other over-the-counter cough, cold,
allergy, diet, pain or sleep medicines while
taking acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine without
first talking to your doctor. Other medications
may also contain acetaminophen, phenyltoloxamine,
or other similar drugs and you may accidentally
take too much of these medicines. Acetaminophen
and phenyltoloxamine 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 acetaminophen and
phenyltoloxamine is taken with any of these
medications. Drugs other than those listed here
may also interact with acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine.
Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking
any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
