Drug interactions between Percocet 5 / 325 and Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
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| Percocet 5/325 (acetaminophen/oxycodone) |
| Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice (acetaminophen/phenylephrine) |
Interactions between your drugs
Percocet 5 / 325
A total of 989 drugs (5792 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Percocet 5 / 325.
- Percocet 5 / 325 is in the drug class narcotic analgesic combinations.
- Percocet 5 / 325 is used to treat the following conditions:
Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice
A total of 436 drugs (2049 brand and generic names) are known to interact with Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice.
- Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice is a member of the drug class upper respiratory combinations.
- Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
oxycodone food
Applies to: Percocet 5 / 325 (acetaminophen / oxycodone)
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with oxyCODONE. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking and judgment. In severe cases, low blood pressure, respiratory distress, fainting, coma, or even death may occur. You may also want to avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice, which can significantly increase the blood levels of oxycodone in some people. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. Do not use more than the recommended dose of oxyCODONE, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication 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 (active ingredient in Percocet 5/325 (acetaminophen/oxycodone))
- acetaminophen (active ingredient in Sinus Congestion and Pain Daytime Cool Ice (acetaminophen/phenylephrine))
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
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 information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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