Also, alcohol is very damaging to your liver when it is taken with acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. It is used to treat many conditions, such as headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body.
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.
Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have had alcoholic liver disease. You may not be able to take acetaminophen if you have these conditions. A very serious drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby.