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
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