Acetaminophen and Codeine (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Difficult or troubled breathing
• Irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
• Pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
• Shortness of breath

• Black, tarry stools
• Bleeding gums
• Blood in the urine or stools
• Cough or hoarseness
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dizziness
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever with or without chills
• General feeling of tiredness or weakness
• Hives
• Itching
• Lower back or side pain
• Painful or difficult urination
• Pinpoint red spots on the skin
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• Skin rash
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• Tightness in the chest
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Bloody or cloudy urine
• Chills
• Constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
• Convulsion
• Dark urine
• Headache
• Increased sweating
• Light-colored stools
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of consciousness
• Nausea
• Sudden decrease in the amount of urine
• Unpleasant breath odor
• Vomiting
• Vomiting of blood
• Yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Drowsiness
• Lightheadedness
• Relaxed and calm
• Sleepiness

• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• False or unusual sense of well-being

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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