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Pyrilamine

Uses for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: cramps bloating water-weight gain headache backache muscle aches fatigue

Medication guideLabel updated 2024-12-03

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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.

Other information

  • store at room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C)
  • TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF PACKAGE IS OPENED OR IF BLISTER UNIT IS TORN, BROKEN OR SHOWS ANY SIGN OF TAMPERING

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Pyrilamine; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pyrilamine

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Pyrilamine. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pyrilamine

AMA 11th

Pyrilamine. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pyrilamine

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