acetaminophen/caffeine/chlorpheniramine/ phe... Health Article

What other drugs will affect acetaminophen/ caffeine/ chlorpheniramine/ phenylpropanolamine?

Do not take acetaminophen/caffeine/chlorpheniramine/phenylpropanolamine if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Urine glucose tests for diabetics may produce false results while taking acetaminophen. Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes and you notice changes in blood glucose levels during therapy with acetaminophen/caffeine/chlorpheniramine/phenylpropanolamine.

Do not take other over-the-counter cough, cold, allergy, diet, pain, or sleep medicines while taking acetaminophen/caffeine/chlorpheniramine/phenylpropanolamine without first talking to your doctor or pharmacist. Other medications may also contain chlorpheniramine, phenylpropanolamine, acetaminophen, or other similar drugs, and you may accidentally take too much of these medicines.

Acetaminophen/caffeine/chlorpheniramine/phenylpropanolamine may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if acetaminophen/caffeine/chlorpheniramine/phenylpropanolamine is taken with any of these medications.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with acetaminophen/caffeine/chlorpheniramine/phenylpropanolamine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has additional information about acetaminophen/caffeine/chlorpheniramine/phenylpropanolamine written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Acetaminophen/caffeine/chlorpheniramine/phenylpropanolamine is available over the counter under the brand name Sinapils. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.