Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although serious side effects occur rarely when this drug is taken as recommended, they may be more likely to occur if:
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur :
For all combinations
Clumsiness or unsteadiness; convulsions - seizures; drowsiness - severe; dryness of mouth, nose, or throat - severe; fast heartbeat; flushing or redness of face; hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; headache - continuing andsevere; increased sweating; nausea or vomiting - severe or continuing; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; stomach cramps or pain - severe or continuing; trouble in sleeping
For acetaminophen-containing only
Diarrhea; loss of appetite; swelling or tenderness in the upper abdomen or stomach area Note:
Signs of severe acetaminophen overdose may not appear until 2 to 4 days after the overdose is taken, but treat to prevent liver damage or death must be started within 24 hours or less after the overdose is taken.
For salicylate-containing only
Any loss of hearing; bloody urine; changes in behavior - in child; confusion; diarrhea - severe or continuing; drowsiness or tiredness - severe, especially in child; fast or deep breathing - especially in child; fever; ringing or buzzing in ears - continuing; uncontrollable flapping movements of the hands - especially in elderly diseaseds; unusual thirst; vision problems
Always check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Nausea or vomiting; stomach pain - mild
Less common or rare
Bloody or black tarry stools; changes in urine or problems with urination; skin rash, hives, or itching; sore throat and fever; swelling of face, feet, or lower legs; tightness in chest; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; weight gain - unusual; yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Drowsiness; heartburn or indigestion - for salicylate-containing medication; thickening of mucus
Less common more common with high doses
Blurred vision; confusion; difficult or painful urination; dizziness; dryness of mouth, nose, or throat; headache; loss of appetite; nightmares; pounding heartbeat; ringing or buzzing in ears; skin rash; stomach upset or stomach pain; unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability
Not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for each of these medication, but they have been reported for at least one of them. There are some similarities among these combination medication, so many of the above side effects may occur with any of these medication.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.