Pharbetol

Pharbetol is used to lower fever and relieve minor aches and pains like colds or flu, headache, sore throat, tooth pain, back pain, joint or muscle pain, and menstrual cramps.

Pharbetol 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. An Pharbetol overdose can harm your liver or cause death.

Your dose might change if you switch to a different brand, strength, or form of this medicine. Avoid medication errors by using exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Doses for children are based on weight. Your child's dose may change if the child gains or loses weight. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this medicine to a child.

Swallow the extended-release tablet whole with a full glass of water and do not crush, chew, or break it.

You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid). Measure any liquid dose with the supplied measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Read and carefully follow the instructions provided with this medicine on how to prepare and take Pharbetol powder. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand these instructions.

Stop taking the medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a certain period of time, or if they get worse.

This medicine may cause false results on certain blood tests. Tell the laboratory staff that you use Pharbetol.

Store at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Protect the liquid medicine from light. Keep each dose of the oral powder in its packet until you are ready to use it.

Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. Taking too much acetaminophen can harm your liver or lead to death. Call your doctor immediately if you experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

In rare cases, Pharbetol may lead to a severe skin reaction. Stop taking this medicine and contact your doctor right away if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

You should not take Pharbetol if you are allergic to it, or if you take other medications that contain this medicine.

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

• if you use a blood thinner (such as warfarin);
• any allergies; or
• liver disease, cirrhosis, alcoholism, or more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

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

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

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

In rare cases, Pharbetol may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal, even if you took this medicine before and had no reaction. Stop taking Pharbetol and call your doctor right away if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

Stop taking Pharbetol and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• any new or worsening symptoms;
• redness, swelling; or
• liver problems—loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects may happen more often, and you may have none at all.

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 the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Pharbetol is used as needed. If you miss a dose while on a dosing schedule, skip that 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. An overdose can be deadly.

Symptoms of an overdose include vomiting, stomach pain, and yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Check with a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain Pharbetol (sometimes shortened to APAP).

Drinking alcohol may raise your risk of liver damage.

Other drugs may affect Pharbetol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are using.