Percogesic
Acetaminophen and Diphenhydramine HCl · Tablet, Coated · Oral
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each tablet) Acetaminophen 325 mg Active Ingredients (in each tablet) Diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg
Purpose
Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer Purpose Antihistamine
Uses
Uses for temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to: headache backache muscular aches arthritis pain colds flu fever toothache premenstrual and menstrual cramps Temporarily relieves runny nose sneezing itchy nose and throat
Warnings
Warnings Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product. Allergy Alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin 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. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have liver disease a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may cause drowsiness may cause excitability, especially in children be careful driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if pain persists for more than 10 days fever persists for more than 3 days (unless directed by a doctor) condition worsens or new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present. These may be signs of a serious condition. I f you are pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not 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. with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have liver disease a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland glaucoma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
When using this product marked drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic beverages alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may cause drowsiness may cause excitability, especially in children be careful driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if pain persists for more than 10 days fever persists for more than 3 days (unless directed by a doctor) condition worsens or new symptoms occur redness or swelling is present. These may be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
I f you are pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health care professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of the reach of children.
Directions
Directions Do not exceed recommended dosage. Adults and children 12 years and older: take 2 tablets every 4-6 hours. Maximum daily dose is 8 tablets. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
Inactive Ingredients Croscarmellose Sodium, FD&C Yellow #6 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Pregelatinized Starch, Silica, Sodium Starch Glycolate and Stearic Acid
Questions?
Questions? 1-800-443-4908
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Medtech Products Inc. (revised Jan 17, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 2 products
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride in 1 product
- Diphenhydramine in 1 product
Percogesic NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63029-053 | Acetaminophen 325 mg/1; Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5 mg/1 Tablet, Coated | Medtech Products Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 63029-054 | Acetaminophen 500 mg/1; Diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/1 Capsule, Coated | Medtech Products Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Percogesic used for?
Uses for temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to: headache backache muscular aches arthritis pain colds flu fever toothache premenstrual and menstrual cramps Temporarily relieves runny nose sneezing itchy nose and throat
Who makes Percogesic?
Percogesic is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Medtech Products Inc..