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Midol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Acetaminophen 500mg, pamabrom 25mg; caplets.
Pharmacological Class
Analgesic + diuretic.
See Also
How Supplied
Caplets, Complete—24
Manufacturer
Midol Indications
Indications
Dysmenorrhea.
Midol Dosage and Administration
Adult
2 caplets every 6hrs; max 6/day.
Children
<12yrs: consult physician.
Midol Contraindications
Contraindications
Concomitant other acetaminophen-containing products.
Midol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Midol Warnings/Precautions
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.
Midol Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Midol Interactions
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.
Midol Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Acetaminophen: hepatotoxicity (overdosage). Pyrilamine: drowsiness, dizziness, paradoxical excitation (esp. in children). Caffeine: nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, occasional palpitations.
Midol Clinical Trials
See Literature
Midol Note
Not Applicable
Midol Patient Counseling
See Literature
