What is Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine?

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1. Dosage of Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine

For allergic rhinitis, colds, flu, the recommended dose is as follows:
Adults: Take the usual dose of Acetaminophen 325mg / Chlorpheniramine 2mg: 2 tablets every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 12 tablets/24 hours. Children: Children 12 years and older take the same dose as adults. Children 6-12 years old take 1 tablet every 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 5 tablets/24 hours. While taking the drug, the patient must follow the dosage instructions on the drug label. Do not take Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine for longer than recommended because an overdose of Acetaminophen can lead to liver toxicity, seriously affecting the patient's health.

2. Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine side effects

In some cases, Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine can cause side effects such as:
Constipation; Blurred vision, dry eyes; Dry mouth or dry nose; mild dizziness, trouble concentrating, or drowsiness; Feelings of restlessness, excitement (especially in children); Mild skin rash. Patients should stop taking the drug and call a doctor immediately if there are signs:
Fast heartbeat, irregular heartbeat; Fever for more than 3 days or still having pain after 10 days (5 days if treating a child); Severe dizziness; difficulty breathing, swelling of the face - lips - tongue or throat; Trembling, abnormal muscle movements; easy bruising, unusual bleeding; Nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite; Itching, widespread rash causing blistering, peeling; Dark urine or clay-colored stools; Pale skin or jaundice, yellow eyes.

3. Note before taking the drug

The combination of Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with severe constipation, with obstruction in the stomach or intestines; Have untreated or uncontrolled medical conditions, eg: glaucoma, heart disease, asthma, overactive thyroid; People who are having problems urinating: urinating little or no urine. In addition, patients should consult a doctor before taking the drug if they have the following problems:
Kidney disease; Liver disease; Cough with mucus, or cough due to emphysema or chronic bronchitis; Are taking potassium (Cytra, Epiklor, K-Phos, K-Lyte, Kaon, Polycitra, Klor-Con, Urocit-K); Enlarged prostate gland and problems urinating; Have a history of alcoholism, or are consuming more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day; Always consult your doctor before and during the treatment of children, pregnant and lactating women. Other notes:
To avoid an increased risk of liver damage, avoid alcohol during treatment with this drug combination. Combinations of drugs can impair a user's ability to think or react. So be careful if you're driving or doing anything that requires concentration and attention.

4. Drug interactions

Drugs that can interact with Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine include many types: both prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal products. Acetaminophen is often found in many combination drugs, so taking more than one medicine together can cause an overdose reaction, even leading to death. Therefore, you need to talk to your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, about to take to avoid unwanted side effects. Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine is a combination medicine that helps treat headaches, runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by the doctor.
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