Brand name:

Goody's Body Pain Formula

Pronounced: GOOD-eez

Generic ingredients: Acetaminophen, Aspirin

What this drug is used for

With a combination of the two leading over-the-counter painkillers, Goody's Body Pain Formula provides temporary relief of minor muscular aches, headaches, and arthritis pain. It's supplied in powder form.

How should you take this medication?

For adults and children over 12, the usual dosage is 1 powder every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 4 powders each 24 hours. You may place the powder on your tongue and wash it down with liquid, or stir the powder into a glass of water, juice, or another liquid.

Do not take this medication if...

Do not take this product if you are sensitive to aspirin.

Special warnings about this medication

Children and teenagers should not use Goody's Body Pain Formula while they have chickenpox or flu. Aspirin taken during these illnesses can trigger a rare but potentially fatal condition called Reye's Syndrome. Consult your doctor before giving this product to any child under 12.

Do not use this product during the last 3 months of pregnancy. The aspirin in it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery. Earlier during pregnancy, and while nursing a baby, check with your doctor before taking this product.

If pain lasts for more than 10 days, or if redness is present, check with your doctor immediately. Long-term use of aspirin sometimes leads to stomach problems, including bleeding.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication

Aspirin and acetaminophen can interact with a number of prescription drugs. Check with your doctor before combining this product with any of the following:

Acetazolamide (Diamox)
ACE-inhibitor-type blood pressure medications such as Capoten
Antacids such as Rolaids, Tums, and Titrilac
Anti-gout drugs such as Anturane, Benemid, and Zyloprim
Arthritis preparations such as Aleve, Anaprox, Indocin, Motrin, Naprosyn, and Orudis
Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin
The cholesterol-lowering drug cholestyramine (Questran)
Certain diuretics (water pills), including Lasix
Diabetes medications, including DiaBeta, Diabinese, Micronase, and Glucotrol
Diltiazem (Cardizem)
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
The HIV drug zidovudine (Retrovir)
Oral contraceptives
Seizure medications such as Depakene and Dilantin
Steroids such as prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone)
The TB medication isoniazid (Nydrazid)

Combined with heavy drinking, the acetaminophen in Goody's Body Pain Formula could conceivably cause liver damage. Check with your doctor before taking this product if you generally have more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day.

Overdosage

Particularly in heavy drinkers, a massive overdose of acetaminophen could cause liver damage. Early signs of an acetaminophen overdose include sweating, general discomfort, nausea, and vomiting. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately.