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CVSEffervescent Pain Relief PM

Dosage form
TABLET
Labeler
CVS Pharmacy
Label updated
2015-02-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
ACETAMINOPHEN · DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 500 mg

Diphenhydramine 25 mg

Purpose

Pain Reliever/fever reducer

Nighttime sleep-aid

Uses

temporary relief of occasional headaches and minor aches and pain with accompanying sleeplessness

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage can occur if you take

  • •more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
  • •with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • •3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do not use

  • •with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • •with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
  • •in children under 12 years of age
  • •if you ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • •liver disease
  • •a breathing problem such as emphysema, or chronic bronchitis
  • •trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland
  • •glaucoma

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • •taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • •taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When Using this product

  • •drowsiness will occur
  • •avoid alcoholic beverages
  • •do not drive or operate machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • •sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness.
  • •pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
  • •fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • •new symptoms occur
  • •redness or swelling is present
  • •new symptoms occur

These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Overdose warning

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions
  • do not take more than directed (see Overdose warning)
  • •dissolve tablets fully in 8 oz of water at room temperature
  • •do not chew or swallow tablet
take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 8 oz of water at room temperature at bedtime
  • do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours

    Adults and children 12 years and over

    children under 12 years

    do not use

    Other information
    • each tablet contains: potassium 156 mg; sodium 165 mg
    • •store between 20-25°C (68-77°F). Avoid excessive heat.
    • •do not use if individual pouch is torn or open
    Inactive ingredients

    anhydrous citric acid, FD&C red 40, flavor, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

    Questions or comments

    1-866-467-2748

    Label information

    Distributed By: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket RI 02895

    CVS.com

    1-800-SHOP CVS

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Tylenol®.

    Tamper Evident: Do not use if individual pouch is torn or open. This is not a child resistant package. Keep out of reach of children.

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Effervescent Pain Relief PM

    Extra Strength

    Acetaminophen 500mg, Diphenhydramine HCl 25mg

    Compare to the active ingredient in Extra Strength Tylenol® PM**

    Non-habit forming pain reliever/sleep aid

    Aspirin & Ibuprofen free

    For a restful night's sleep

    No need to chew or swallow tablet

    Berry flavor
    16 Effervescent Tablets

    [Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

    DailyMed Set ID: d6e27133-99c8-4343-bd95-d854f2874771 · Version 1
    NDC: 59779-577