What is Percogesic ?

Percogesic is an over-the-counter medication formulated to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. It typically contains acetaminophen as an analgesic and an antihistamine such as diphenhydramine, which also aids in promoting sleep. Percogesic is used primarily to address conditions such as headaches, muscle aches, and the minor aches and pains associated with the common cold.

• Red or brown, grainy vomit
• Black stools
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Severe headache
• Trouble breathing

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, seizure disorders, asthma, emphysema, diabetes, an enlarged prostate, glaucoma, or an overactive thyroid.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms get worse after 2 or 3 days of treatment, or if they do not improve after 7 days. Also call if you develop a severe sore throat or fever; or cough up thick yellow mucus.
• If you are allergic to aspirin, you may also be allergic to ibuprofen. Read the medicine label carefully to see if your medicine has ibuprofen in it, or ask your pharmacist.
• If your medicine contains aspirin and has a vinegar smell, you should not use it.
• Children may be more sensitive to this medicine than adults, especially if too much medicine is taken. Always read medicine labels closely and give your child the right amount.