Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime

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

Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime is a combination medicine used to help with occasional insomnia related to minor aches and pains. Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime is not for treating sleeplessness without pain, or sleep problems that happen often.

Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime is also used to relieve minor aches and pains such as headache, back pain, joint or muscle pain, tooth pain, or menstrual cramps.

Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime is also used to address runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose and throat, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime is only for short-term use until your symptoms improve.

Do not take more of Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime than is recommended. An overdose of acetaminophen can harm your liver or cause death. Taking too much diphenhydramine can result in serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.

Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime 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 worsen, or if you experience any redness or swelling.

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

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Use Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime exactly as directed. Taking too much acetaminophen can harm your liver or cause death. Taking excessive diphenhydramine can result in serious heart issues, seizures, coma, or death.

Do not use this medicine to induce sleep in a child. This medicine is not suitable for anyone under 12 years old.

Consult a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that might contain acetaminophen or diphenhydramine. Taking too much of either can result in a fatal overdose.

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

Stop using this medicine and contact your doctor immediately if you notice skin redness or a rash that spreads and leads to 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; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

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

The medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using the medicine and call your doctor right away 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 Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime 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 Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime is taken as needed, you might not have a regular dosing schedule. If you miss a dose and it's almost time for your next one, 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. An overdose can be fatal or cause liver damage.

Overdose symptoms may include loss of appetite, vomiting, weakness, confusion, ringing in your ears, upper stomach pain, dark urine, no urination, very dry eyes and mouth, yellowing of your skin or eyes, dilated pupils, fast heartbeats, tremor, agitation, hallucinations, or seizure.

Avoid driving or doing anything dangerous until you know how Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine that may contain acetaminophen or diphenhydramine. This includes medicines for pain, fever, swelling, cold/flu symptoms, or anti-itch medicine used on the skin. Using too much acetaminophen or diphenhydramine can lead to a fatal overdose.

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Tylenol Cold Relief Nighttime with any other medicines, especially those that can cause drowsiness (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 medicines you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.