Drug Uses
Esgic Plus is a pain reliever and a relaxant. Use this medicine to treat
tension headaches.
How Taken
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more of
it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your
doctor ordered. Adults should take one or 2 capsules or tablets every four
hours as needed. If your medicine contains 325 or 500 milligrams (mg) of
acetaminophen in each capsule or tablet, you should not take more than six
capsules or tablets a day.
Warnings/Precautions
If the medicine stops working as well as it did when you first started
using it, this may mean that you are in danger of becoming dependent on the
medicine. Do not try to get better pain relief by increasing the dose. If you
are having headaches more often than you did before you started taking this
medicine ;this is especially important if a new headache occurs within 1 day
after you took your last dose of this medicine, headaches begin to occur every
day, or a headache continues for several days in a row. This may mean that you
are dependent on the medicine. Continuing to take this medicine will cause
even more headaches later on . Your doctor can give you advice on how to
relieve the headaches.
Missed Dose
If your doctor has ordered you to take this medicine according to a regular
schedule and you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it
is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose.
Possible Side Effects
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects
occur, especially if several of them occur together: bleeding or crusting
sores on lips; chest pain; fever with or without chills; hive-like swellings
(large) on eyelids, face, lips, and/or tongue; muscle cramps or pain; red,
thickened, or scaly skin; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness
in chest, or wheezing; skin rash, itching, or hives; sores, ulcers, or white
spots in mouth (painful); sore throat; confusion (mild); mental depression;
unusual excitement (mild)
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Overdose
If you think you or anyone else may have taken an overdose of this
medicine, seek emergency medical attention. Taking an overdose of this
medicine or taking alcohol or CNS depressants with this medicine may lead to
unconsciousness or possibly death.
More Information
This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Make sure you know how you
react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else
that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert and clearheaded.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not
intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We
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