Drug Interactions between acetaminophen and Drixoral Cold and Flu
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- acetaminophen
- Drixoral Cold and Flu (acetaminophen/dexbrompheniramine/pseudoephedrine)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between acetaminophen and Drixoral Cold and Flu. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
acetaminophen
A total of 129 drugs are known to interact with acetaminophen.
- Acetaminophen is in the drug class miscellaneous analgesics.
- Acetaminophen is used to treat the following conditions:
Drixoral Cold and Flu
A total of 561 drugs are known to interact with Drixoral Cold and Flu.
- Drixoral cold and flu is in the drug class upper respiratory combinations.
Drug and food interactions
acetaminophen food
Applies to: acetaminophen and Drixoral Cold and Flu (acetaminophen / dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine)
Ask your doctor before using acetaminophen together with ethanol (alcohol). This can cause serious side effects that affect your liver. Call your doctor immediately if you experience a fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, excessive tiredness or weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash or itching, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or yellowing of the skin or the whites of your eyes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
dexbrompheniramine food
Applies to: Drixoral Cold and Flu (acetaminophen / dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine)
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of dexbrompheniramine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with dexbrompheniramine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of dexbrompheniramine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
pseudoephedrine food
Applies to: Drixoral Cold and Flu (acetaminophen / dexbrompheniramine / pseudoephedrine)
Both pseudoephedrine and caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, and combining them may enhance these effects. Talk to your doctor before using these medications, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Acetaminophen
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'acetaminophen' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'acetaminophen' category:
- acetaminophen
- Drixoral Cold and Flu (acetaminophen/dexbrompheniramine/pseudoephedrine)
Note: In certain circumstances, the benefits of taking this combination of drugs may outweigh any risks. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications or dosage.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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