P-A-C Analgesic

P-A-C Analgesic is a combination medicine for adults and children who are at least 12 years old. It helps temporarily relieve minor aches and pains like headaches, muscle pain, cold symptoms, minor arthritis pain, menstrual cramps, and fever or body aches. Adults may also use this medicine to help with hangover symptoms.

P-A-C Analgesic should not be used instead of sleep.

P-A-C Analgesic may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

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

P-A-C Analgesic is usually taken every 6 hours with a full glass of water.

Taking more than your recommended dose will not make P-A-C Analgesic more effective, and may cause serious side effects.

Take with food if P-A-C Analgesic 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 P-A-C Analgesic. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Aspirin may lead to bleeding in the stomach or intestines, which can be life-threatening.

Aspirin can also cause a serious allergic reaction. Seek emergency medical help if you notice any signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

While taking P-A-C Analgesic, 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 cause nervousness, irritability, trouble sleeping, and fast heartbeats.

Do not give this medicine to a child or teenager who has flu symptoms or chickenpox, as it can lead to a serious and potentially fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.

You should not use P-A-C Analgesic 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. P-A-C Analgesic 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 P-A-C Analgesic 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, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

P-A-C Analgesic can cause serious side effects. Stop using P-A-C Analgesic and call 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 rapid heartbeat;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• fever that lasts longer than 3 days;
• pain that lasts longer than 10 days; or
• stomach bleeding—bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

You may experience less serious side effects, or you may have none at all.

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

P-A-C Analgesic is taken as needed. If you have a dosing schedule and miss a dose, just skip it. 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 raise 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 P-A-C Analgesic (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using P-A-C Analgesic 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 P-A-C Analgesic, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.