What is the most important information I should know about acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene?
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol taken during therapy with
acetaminophen,
caffeine, and
isometheptene can be very damaging to your liver.
Never take more acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene than is prescribed for you. If
your pain is not being adequately treated, talk to your doctor.
Avoid other over-the-counter and prescription products that contain acetaminophen. Too much
acetaminophen could be dangerous. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any
over-the-counter preparations.
What is acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Isometheptene and caffeine cause constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels (arteries and veins).
This is important in the treatment of headaches.
The combination, acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene, is used to treat tension (or
muscle contraction) and vascular (migraine) headaches.
Acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene 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, caffeine, and isometheptene?
Do not take acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene without first talking to your doctor
if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had
alcoholic liver disease. You
may not be able to take acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene, or you may require a lower dose.
Do not take acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene if you have taken a
monoamine
oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as
isocarboxazid (Marplan),
phenelzine (Nardil), or
tranylcypromine
(Parnate) in the last 14 days. Dangerous side effects could result.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
You may not be able to take acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene,
or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the
conditions listed above.
It is not known whether acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene will harm an unborn
baby.
Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant.
It is also not known whether acetaminophen, caffeine, and isometheptene will harm a
breast-feeding baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby.
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