Isometheptene, Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone – Oral, Amidrine, Isocom, Midchlor, Mi

Medication Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose StorageUSES: This combination medication is used to relieve tension and migraine headaches. Acetaminophen helps decrease the pain. Isometheptene narrows blood vessels in the head. Dichloralphenazone relaxes the body.HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. For migraine headaches, take at the first sign of the headache as directed by your doctor. Then usually take 1 capsule every hour as needed until the headache is relieved, or as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than 5 capsules in a 12-hour period. For tension headaches, take every 4 hours as needed or as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than 8 capsules in a 24-hour period. This medication may cause withdrawal reactions, especially if used regularly for a long time or in high doses. In such cases, withdrawal symptoms may occur if you suddenly stop using it. To prevent withdrawal reactions, your doctor may reduce your dose gradually. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details, and report any withdrawal reactions immediately. Though unlikely, this medication can result in abnormal drug-seeking behavior. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when directed. This will lessen the chances of becoming addicted. Acetaminophen: Do not take more than recommended because this may increase the risk of liver problems. Inform your doctor if you notice increased use of this medication, the medication not working as well, a worsening of headaches, an increase in the number of headaches, or use of this medication for more than 2 headache episodes a week. Your doctor may need to change your medication and/or add a separate medication to prevent the headaches. SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding, signs of infection, mental/mood changes, fast/irregular heartbeat. If you do not have liver problems, do not take more than 4 grams of acetaminophen per day. If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious liver disease. Seek immediate medical attention if you have any symptoms of liver damage: severe nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme tiredness. If you have liver problems, consult your doctor or pharmacist for a safe dosage of this medication. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you have any other allergies. This medication should not be used if you have glaucoma. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially if you have heart/blood vessel disease, kidney disease, liver disease, high blood pressure, history of drug abuse, depression, stomach/esophagus problems. This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform them safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Alcohol may cause headaches. Acetaminophen in this product may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage. Limit alcohol. Before surgery, tell your doctor or dentist you are using this medication. During pregnancy, use this medication only when clearly needed. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all possible drug interactions before starting this medication. This drug should not be used with sodium oxybate. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors within 2 weeks before, during, and after treatment with this medication. In some cases, a serious drug interaction may occur. Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially: tricyclic antidepressants, isoniazid, warfarin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you also take drugs that cause drowsiness. Check the labels on all your medications because they may contain drowsiness-causing ingredients or ingredients that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure. Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in some combination prescription medications. Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen. Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests, possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug. This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications and share it with your doctor and pharmacist.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: restlessness, severe drowsiness/dizziness, low body temperature, fast/slow breathing, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, unresponsiveness. NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. Certain foods/beverages or food additives as well as some lifestyle patterns may bring about a migraine headache. Avoiding these "triggers" may help decrease the frequency of migraine headaches. Consult your doctor for more details. MISSED DOSE: Not applicable. STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.