ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE and OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN

Overview

OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN is the #14 most commonly reported adverse reaction for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, manufactured by The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company. There are 28 FDA adverse event reports linking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE to OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN. This represents approximately 1.6% of all 1,750 adverse event reports for this drug.

Patients taking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE who experience oropharyngeal pain should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.

Reporting Frequency

OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN is a less commonly reported adverse event for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.

Other Side Effects of ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

In addition to oropharyngeal pain, the following adverse reactions have been reported for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE:

• COVID 19 — 126 reports
• DISEASE RECURRENCE — 105 reports
• NASOPHARYNGITIS — 63 reports
• NAUSEA — 59 reports
• FATIGUE — 56 reports
• DRUG INEFFECTIVE — 48 reports
• COUGH — 46 reports
• DIARRHOEA — 46 reports
• VOMITING — 41 reports
• DIZZINESS — 40 reports

Other Drugs Associated with OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN

The following drugs have also been linked to oropharyngeal pain in FDA adverse event reports:

Does ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE cause OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN?

OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN has been reported as an adverse event in 28 FDA reports for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.

How common is OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN with ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN accounts for approximately 1.6% of all adverse event reports for ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, making it a notable side effect.

What should I do if I experience OROPHARYNGEAL PAIN while taking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

If you experience oropharyngeal pain while taking ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.

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