Acetaminophen Propyphenazone
Acetaminophen/Propyphenazone is a combination analgesic medication used for the relief of pain and fever. It combines two active ingredients that work through complementary mechanisms to provide effective symptomatic relief. This medication is typically prescribed when single-ingredient therapies may be insufficient for managing moderate pain or fever.
A combination pain reliever and fever reducer used to treat various conditions involving pain and elevated body temperature.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1007681
- Generic
- Acetaminophen / Propyphenazone
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Used for the symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain such as headaches, toothaches, and menstrual cramps, as well as fever reduction from various causes including infections and inflammatory conditions.
Acetaminophen works primarily in the central nervous system to reduce pain perception and body temperature, while propyphenazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, providing additional analgesic and antipyretic effects.
Should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment. Alcohol should be avoided during treatment. Not recommended during pregnancy without medical advice. Propyphenazone may rarely cause blood disorders with prolonged use. Do not exceed recommended doses or duration of treatment.
Official drug label
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