Pain-Gesic Oral

Pain-Gesic Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, stomach upset, blurred vision, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• difficulty urinating
• pounding/irregular heartbeat
• mental/mood changes
• unusual weakness
• vision changes

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• easy bleeding/bruising
• new signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)

If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage:

• persistent nausea/vomiting
• yellowing eyes/skin
• dark urine
• severe stomach/abdominal pain
• extreme tiredness

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

• rash
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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