Acetaminophen; Phenyltoloxamine (Flextra® DS)

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Classification:

• Analgesics

Antihistamines

• H1-blockers
  
  • Sedating H1-blockers

Psychotropic Agents

• Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics

Description: Acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine are used together in an oral preparation to treat upper respiratory congestion. Acetaminophen is a non-narcotic analgesic for pain and headache relief. Phenyltoloxamine is an H1-blocker that dries nasal and sinus passages secondary to its anticholinergic activity.

Contraindications and Precautions: Acetaminophen-containing products should not be used for self-medication in patients who drink 3 or more alcoholic beverages per day. Phenyltoloxamine may cause drowsiness; patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery until the effects of the drug are known.
Flextra DS Tablets

Available as:

Flextra® DS (Poly Pharm), per tablet:
acetaminophen 500 mg
phenyltoloxamine 50 mg

Percogesic® (MedTech), per tablet:
acetaminophen 325 mg
phenyltoloxamine 30 mg
sucrose

Dosage:
Adults: 1 - 2 tablets PO every 4 hours. Maximum of 8 tablets per day.
Children: Dosage not established.

Indications:

• mild pain
  
• moderate pain

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• Chemical Structure For: Flextra® DS

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