Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough or cold medicine in very young children.
Do not use this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid
(Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or
tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days.
Do not take more of this medication than is recommended. An overdose of
acetaminophen can cause damage to your liver.
Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, or pain medication
without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. If you take certain products together you may
accidentally take too much of a certain drug. Read the label of any other medicine you are using
to see if it contains acetaminophen, brompheniramine, or pseudoephedrine.
Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase the risk of liver damage while you are taking
acetaminophen. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, do not take
acetaminophen without your doctor's advice, and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) per
day.
What is acetaminophen, brompheniramine, and pseudoephedrine?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer.
Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the
body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages.
Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
The combination of acetaminophen, brompheniramine, and pseudoephedrine is used to
treat runny or stuffy nose, sinus congestion, sneezing, and pain or fever caused by allergies or the
common cold.
Acetaminophen, brompheniramine, and pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes
other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking acetaminophen, brompheniramine, and pseudoephedrine?
Do not use this medication if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid
(Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or
tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can
occur if you take a decongestant before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body.
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen, brompheniramine,
or pseudoephedrine, or to other antihistamines or decongestants, diet pills, stimulants, or ADHD
medications.
Before using acetaminophen, brompheniramine, and pseudoephedrine, tell your doctor if
you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use this
medication, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
This medication may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not
use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Artifically-sweetened liquid forms of cold medicine may contain phenylalanine. This
would be important to know if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and
warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about phenylalanine.
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