Chronic Pain Support Group
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I'm sure a lot of you know about this pain reliever but some may not. I was in so much pain during my Thanksgiving trip I went to a 24 hour clinic. I was hoping to get something like tramadol or something strong to kill the pain. The doctor prescribed mobic, norflex, and a form of percogesic. I was really upset thinking none of this would work for my pain. Then when I went to the pharmacy I found out you could get percogesic OTC. I was furious! I got the scripts anyhow. I couldn't take the mobic yet because I had been taking NSAIDS all day and I already had flexiril for a muscle relaxer. I took the percogesic by itself and I swear my pain went away instantly! I have never had an OTC pain killer that worked on me, but this killed all of my pain! I am so excited now that I found out about this and you can buy it OTC that I just had to share it with you guys. Some drugstores carry it, some don't so you should call ahead before you go. It will be in the pain reliever section next to the tylenol because that is one of it's ingredients. I swear I am not marketing this product either!! I promise! I don't even know if this is something that just came out or if it has been on the shelves all along. Anyway, I really hope this helps someone, especially if you don't have a good doctor, or any doctor for that matter. (((BIG HUGS))) Jen
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Paste:
Percogesic
acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine (a see ta MIH noe fen and fen ill toe LOX a meen)
Apagesic, Dolorex, Duogesic, Flextra DS, Genasec, Percogesic
What is the most important information I should know about Percogesic?
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Percogesic may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Percogesic. Alcohol may also cause damage to your liver when taken with acetaminophen.
What is Percogesic?
Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.
Phenyltoloxamine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Phenyltoloxamine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever.
Percogesic is used to treat aches and pains, headache, fever, and congestion associated with the flu, colds, allergies, and hay fever.
Percogesic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Who should not take Percogesic?
Do not take this medication 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.
Do not take Percogesic if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A very serious drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
liver disease;
kidney disease;
diabetes;
glaucoma;
difficulty urinating because of an enlarged prostate, a constricted bladder neck, or any other reason;
a stenosing peptic (stomach) ulcer;
high blood pressure or any type of heart disease; or
an overactive thyroid.
You may not be able to take Percogesic, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
It is not known whether Percogesic will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
Percogesic passes into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from Percogesic.
Read the package label for directions or consult your doctor or pharmacist before treating a child with this medication. Children are more susceptible than adults to the effects of medicines and may have unusual reactions.
How should I take Percogesic?
Take acetaminophen an phenyltoloxamine exactly as directed. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Never take more Percogesic than is directed. The maximum amount of acetaminophen for adults is 1 gram (1000 mg) per dose and 4 grams (4000 mg) per day. Taking more acetaminophen could cause damage to your liver. If you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day, talk to your doctor before taking Percogesic and never take more than 2 grams (2000 mg) per day.
Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 10 days (or 5 days for children under 12 years of age) or if they get worse. Do not use this product to treat a fever for more than 3 days.
Store Percogesic at room temperature away from moisture and heat.