Pamprin Cramp Formula

Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever.

Magnesium salicylate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that belongs to a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). Pamprin Cramp Formula helps by lowering substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Pamabrom is a diuretic (water pill).

Pamprin Cramp Formula is a combination medicine used to treat menstrual symptoms like cramps, headache, backache, muscle aches, bloating, and fluid retention.

Pamprin Cramp Formula 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. Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can harm your liver or cause death.

Stop taking this medication and call your doctor if:

• you have a fever lasting longer than 3 days;
• you have pain lasting longer than 10 days; or
• your symptoms get worse, or if you have any new symptoms.

This medication can cause unusual results with certain medical tests. Inform any doctor who treats you that you are using Pamprin Cramp Formula.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can damage your liver or cause death. Call your doctor at once if you have nausea, pain in your upper stomach, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes abbreviated as APAP) is contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much acetaminophen which can lead to a fatal overdose.

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin 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.

You should not take this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol), magnesium salicylate (Nuprin), pamabrom, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.

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

Magnesium salicylate may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal. These conditions can occur without warning while you are taking Pamprin Cramp Formula, especially if you take this medicine for a long time, or:

• if you are age 60 or older;
• if you have a history of stomach ulcer or bleeding;
• if you drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day;
• if you take a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin), a steroid, or a diuretic ("water pill"); or
• if you also take any other NSAID, such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• liver disease, cirrhosis, or history of alcoholism;
• heartburn or other stomach problems;
• high blood pressure, heart disease;
• kidney disease;
• gout;
• diabetes; or
• arthritis.

Magnesium salicylate may be harmful to an unborn baby if the mother takes the medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Do not take Pamprin Cramp Formula without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

This medicine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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

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

• severe stomach pain;
• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
• bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
• any redness or swelling; or
• ringing in your ears or hearing problems.

Common side effects of Pamprin Cramp Formula may include:

• heartburn; or
• upset stomach.

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 Pamprin Cramp Formula is taken as needed, you might not have a dosing schedule. If you do have a schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Never take more than 8 tablets in one 24-hour period.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Taking too much of this medicine can be deadly.

The first signs of an acetaminophen overdose include not feeling hungry, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, and confusion or weakness. Later symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark urine, and yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, allergy, pain, or sleep medication. Acetaminophen (sometimes called APAP) is found in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can lead to getting too much acetaminophen, which can cause a fatal overdose. Check the label to see if a medicine has acetaminophen or APAP.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It may increase your risk of liver damage while taking acetaminophen.

Other drugs may interact with Pamprin Cramp Formula, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform all your health care providers about every medicine you are currently using and any medicine you begin or stop using.