Medicine · Central Nervous System Stimulant
Pyrilamine
Uses for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: cramps bloating water-weight gain headache backache muscle aches fatigue
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Drug facts
- Used for
- cramps
- bloating
- water-weight gain
- How to take it
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets with water. Repeat every 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 6 caplets per day.
- children under 12 years: consult a doctor
- Do not take if
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen ask a doctor or pharmacist
- if you have ever had an allertgic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
What it is used for
for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods:
- cramps
- bloating
- water-weight gain
- headache
- backache
- muscle aches
- fatigue
How to take it
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets with water. Repeat every 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 6 caplets per day.
- children under 12 years: consult a doctor
While you are taking it
- you may get drowsy
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- limit the use of caffeine-containing medications, foods, or beverages because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability sleeplessness, and, occasionally rapid heartbeat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
Side effects, and when to stop
- new symptoms appear
- redness or swelling is present
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
Who should not take it
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen ask a doctor or pharmacist
- if you have ever had an allertgic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
What to say before you start
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keeping it away from children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.