Goody's PM

Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine.

Goody's PM is a combination medicine used to help with occasional sleeplessness related to minor aches and pains. Goody's PM is not for treating sleeplessness without pain or sleep problems that happen often.

Goody's PM is also used for minor aches and pains, including headache, back pain, joint or muscle pain, tooth pain, or menstrual cramps.

Goody's PM can also help with runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and throat, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Goody's PM may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Goody's PM is only for short-term use until your symptoms improve.

Do not take more of Goody's PM than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can harm your liver or cause death. Taking too much diphenhydramine can result in serious heart issues, seizures, coma, or death.

Goody's PM is not for use in anyone younger than 12 years old. Do not use the medicine to make a child sleepy. Death can occur from the misuse of antihistamines in very young children.

Do not use this medicine for longer than 2 weeks to treat sleep problems, or longer than 7 days to treat cold or allergy symptoms.

Call your doctor if you still have a fever after 3 days, or if you still have pain after 10 days (or 5 days if you are 12-17 years old). Also call your doctor if your symptoms get worse, or if you notice any redness or swelling.

If you need surgery or medical tests, inform the doctor ahead of time if you have taken this medicine within the past few days.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Use Goody's PM exactly as directed. Taking too much acetaminophen can harm your liver or cause death. Taking too much diphenhydramine can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to make a child sleepy. This medicine is not for anyone under 12 years old.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain acetaminophen or diphenhydramine. Taking too much of either medicine can cause a fatal overdose.

Drinking alcohol may raise your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen.

Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Ask a doctor before taking medicine that contains acetaminophen if you have ever had liver disease, or if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

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

• liver disease;
• an enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, or other breathing disorder;
• glaucoma; or
• a condition for which you take warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven).

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Diphenhydramine may slow breast milk production.

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

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This could happen even if you have taken acetaminophen before without any reaction. Stop taking this medicine and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling. If you have this type of reaction, you should never again take any medicine that contains acetaminophen.

The medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using the medicine and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• severe drowsiness;
• painful or difficult urination; or
• liver problems--loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects of Goody's PM may include:

• drowsiness;
• constipation;
• decreased urination;
• dry eyes, blurred vision; or
• dry mouth, nose, or throat.

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

Since Goody's PM is taken as needed, you might not follow a set dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's nearly time for your next one, just skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much can be deadly or harm your liver.

Signs of an overdose may include loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness, confusion, ringing in your ears, pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, not urinating, very dry eyes and mouth, yellowing of your skin or eyes, dilated pupils, fast heartbeats, tremors, agitation, hallucinations, or seizures.

Do not drive or do anything dangerous until you know how Goody's PM will affect you. Your ability to react could be affected.

Check with a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that might have acetaminophen or diphenhydramine. This includes medicines for pain, fever, swelling, cold/flu symptoms, or anti-itch creams. Taking too much acetaminophen or diphenhydramine can cause a fatal overdose.

Drinking alcohol may increase your chances of liver damage while taking acetaminophen.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Goody's PM with any other medicines, especially those that can make you sleepy (such as opioid medication, sleep medicine, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures). Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently taking and any new medicine you begin or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.