Goody's Hangover

Goody's Hangover is a combination medicine for adults and children who are at least 12 years old. It is used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains, including headaches, muscle pain, cold symptoms, minor arthritis pain, menstrual cramps, and fever or body aches. Adults may also use this medicine to help with symptoms related to hangovers.

Goody's Hangover should not be used instead of sleep.

Goody's Hangover may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Goody's Hangover is usually taken every 6 hours with a full glass of water.

Taking more than your recommended dose will not make Goody's Hangover more effective, and may cause serious side effects.

Take with food if Goody's Hangover upsets your stomach.

Limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks or other sources of caffeine while taking this product.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Goody's Hangover. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Aspirin may cause bleeding in the stomach or intestines, which can be deadly.

Aspirin can also lead to a severe allergic reaction. Seek emergency medical help if you experience signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

While taking Goody's Hangover, limit your use of medications that contain caffeine, as well as coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, or other sources of caffeine. Too much caffeine can lead to nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and rapid heartbeats.

Giving this medicine to a child or teenager who has flu symptoms or chickenpox can cause a serious and potentially fatal condition known as Reye's syndrome.

You should not use Goody's Hangover if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• an allergy to an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, naproxen, ibuprofen, celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

Do not give this medication to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Goody's Hangover can cause a condition called Reye's syndrome, which can be serious and sometimes fatal in children.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have or have ever had:

• stomach ulcers or bleeding problems;
• heartburn;
• if you are age 60 or older;
• a habit of drinking more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day;
• heart disease, high blood pressure;
• asthma;
• gout;
• diabetes;
• if you are on a low-salt diet; or
• liver or kidney disease.

This medicine may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Do not use Goody's Hangover during pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to. Using an NSAID in the last 20 weeks can harm the unborn baby or cause pregnancy complications.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Goody's Hangover and contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• hearing loss or ringing in your ears;
• redness or swelling;
• severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;
• nervousness, irritability, or a rapid heartbeat;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• fever lasting longer than 3 days;
• pain lasting longer than 10 days; or
• stomach bleeding, which includes bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, or vomiting that looks like coffee grounds.

Less serious side effects may happen more often, or you may not have any side effects at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Contact your doctor for medical advice regarding side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Goody's Hangover can be taken as needed. If you are following a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Drinking alcohol may increase your risk of stomach bleeding.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using other medicines for pain, fever, swelling, or cold/flu symptoms. They may have ingredients similar to Goody's Hangover (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Goody's Hangover with any other medicines, especially:

• gout medication;
• a diuretic or "water pill";
• arthritis medication;
• diabetes medications;
• steroids;
• a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or
• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)--aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Goody's Hangover, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.