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Buscapina is a brand name for Acetaminophen (also known as Paracetamol). The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Uses for the temporary relief of these symptoms associated with menstrual periods: cramps bloating water-weight gain headache backache muscle aches fatigue
Verbatim from this product's FDA label. Tap a section to expand.
Directions 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if 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
Warnings Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 6 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions.
Symptoms may include: • skin reddening blisters rash hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Do not use 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease glaucoma difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product 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. Stop use and ask a doctor if 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.
Do not use 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
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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Keep out of reach of chlidren. 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.
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