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Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine that helps treat headaches, body aches, fever, nasal congestion and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. In particular, Acetaminophen helps reduce pain and fever, while Pseudoephedrine helps to constrict blood vessels in the nose, thereby reducing nasal congestion.
1. How to take Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine
To treat sinus symptoms, adults and children over 12 years of age, doctors will only prescribe Acetaminophen 325 mg / pseudoephedrine 30 mg tablets in a dose of 2 tablets, taken every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 tablets/24 hours;
During the use of the drug, the patient should follow the dose indicated on the label or as directed by the doctor. Do not take Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine for longer than recommended because an overdose of Acetaminophen can lead to liver toxicity, seriously affecting the patient's health.
2. Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine side effects
In some cases, Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine can cause side effects such as:
Weakness, dizziness; Headache, mild nausea; Diarrhea, stomach pain ; Have a runny nose; Feelings of anxiety, restlessness; Having trouble sleeping (difficulty falling asleep, insomnia). Patients should stop taking the drug and call a doctor immediately if there are signs:
Tachycardia, irregular heartbeat; Hallucinations, confusion; Severe headache, ringing in the ears, blurred vision; high blood pressure, chest pain, shortness of breath, seizures; Tremors, convulsions; urinating little or no urinating; Dark urine or clay-colored stools; Nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite; Pale skin or jaundice, yellow eyes.
3. Note before taking the drug
Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine combination should not be used in the following cases:
Having untreated or uncontrolled medical conditions, eg: glaucoma, COPD, heart disease, high blood pressure , asthma , coronary heart disease or an overactive thyroid ; Have taken or are taking MAO inhibitors in the past 14 days because of the potential for dangerous drug interactions. MAO inhibitors include: Isocarboxazid, Rasagiline, Phenelzine, Selegiline, Furazolidone, Linezolid, and Tranylcypromine. In addition, patients should consult a doctor before taking the drug if they have the following problems:
Liver disease; Have a history of alcoholism; Diabetes ; Epilepsy or other seizure disorders; Pheochromocytoma (Pheochromocytoma); enlarged prostate or problems urinating; You should consult your doctor before and during the treatment of children, pregnant and lactating women. Other notes:
To avoid the risk of drug-induced liver damage, avoid drinking alcohol during treatment with this drug combination. Combinations of drugs may impair a user's ability to concentrate or react. Therefore, caution should be exercised if you are driving or performing activities that require concentration and attention.
4. Drug interactions
Drugs that may interact with Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine include many prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Because Acetaminophen is often found in many combination medicines, taking more than one medicine together can cause an overdose reaction, which can even lead to death. Therefore, patients need to talk to their doctor about all the medicines they are using, about to take to avoid unwanted side effects. Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine that helps treat headaches, body aches, fever, nasal congestion and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. In particular, Acetaminophen helps reduce pain and fever, while Pseudoephedrine helps to constrict blood vessels in the nose, thereby reducing nasal congestion. To ensure effective treatment and avoid side effects, patients need to use prescription drugs or consult a doctor, professional pharmacist.
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