Belladonna and Excedrin Tension Headache
Determining the interaction of Belladonna and Excedrin Tension Headache and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:Anticholinergic agents may delay and/or decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of acetaminophen by reducing gastric motility and delaying gastric emptying. However, the clinical relevance is probably minimal.
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Generic Name: belladonna
Brand name: Belladonna Tincture, Belladonna Leaf
Synonyms: n.a.
Generic Name: acetaminophen / caffeine
Brand name: Excedrin Mild Headache, Excedrin Quick Tab Peppermint, Excedrin Quick Tab Spearmint, Excedrin Tension Headache, Excedrin Tension Headache Caplet, Excedrin Tension Headache Express Gels, Excedrin Tension Headache Geltab, Valorin Extra, Excedrin Tension Headache Express
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Belladonna-Excedrin Tension Headache Caplet
- Belladonna-Excedrin Tension Headache Express Gels
- Belladonna-Excedrin Tension Headache Geltab
- Belladonna-ExeClear
- Belladonna-ExeClear-C
- Belladonna-ExeCof XP
- Excedrin Tension Headache-Belladonna alkaloids and phenobarbital
- Excedrin Tension Headache-Belladonna and Opium
- Excedrin Tension Headache-Belladonna and opium rectal
- Excedrin Tension Headache-Belladonna and Opium Suppository
- Excedrin Tension Headache-Belladonna Tincture
- Excedrin Tension Headache-Belladonna/Phenobarbital