Dysmenorrhea:
Indications for: MIDOL
Dysmenorrhea.
Adult Dosage:
2 caplets every 6hrs; max 6/day.
Children Dosage:
<12yrs: consult physician.
MIDOL Contraindications:
Concomitant other acetaminophen-containing products.
MIDOL Warnings/Precautions:
Acetaminophen: hepatic disease. Pyrilamine: asthma, emphysema, other lower respiratory disorders. Glaucoma. GI or urinary obstruction. Discontinue if skin or allergic reactions occur. Reevaluate if pain worsens or lasts >10 days or fever persists or worsens >3 days. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
MIDOL Classification:
Analgesic + diuretic.
MIDOL Interactions:
Acetaminophen: increased risk of hepatotoxicity if overdosage or ≥3 alcoholic drinks/day. Pyrilamine: potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. Caution with warfarin, sedatives, or tranquilizers.
Adverse Reactions:
Acetaminophen: hepatotoxicity (overdosage). Pyrilamine: drowsiness, dizziness, paradoxical excitation (esp. in children). Caffeine: nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, occasional palpitations.
How Supplied:
Caplets, Complete—24
