Drug Reference
Pamabrom
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Aqua-BanBackaidPamprin Cramp FormulaPamprin Multi-SymptomPremsyn PMS
Available as
500 MG · Oral Tablet50 MG · Oral Tablet250 MG · Oral Tablet325 MG · Oral Tablet50 MG · Oral Capsule
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses For the relief of temporary water weight gain bloating swelling full feeling associated with the premenstrual and menstrual periods.
How to use / dosing
Directions Read all package directions and warnings before use. Use only as directed. Adults: One (1) softgel capsule after breakfast with a full glass of water, Dose may be repeated after 6 hours, not to exceed four (4) softgel capsules per day. Start taking 5 or 6 days before onset of period and continue until desired relief is obtained or end of period. Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. For use by normally healthy adults only. Persons under 18 years of age should use only as directed by a doctor.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other medication.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- MENSTRUAL RELIEF MAXIMUM STRENGTH (ACETAMINOPHEN, PAMABROM, PYRILAMINE MALEATE) TABLET, FILM COATED [TOPCO ASSOCIATES, LLC]
- MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF MAXIMUM STRENGTH (ACETAMINOPHEN, PAMABROM, PYRILAMINE MALEATE) TABLET, FILM COATED [RITE AID CORPORATION]
- MENSTRUAL PAIN RELIEF (ACETAMINOPHEN, PAMABROM, PYRILAMINE MALEATE) TABLET, FILM COATED [CHAIN DRUG MARKETING ASSOCIATION, INC.]
- PMS RELIEF MAXIMUM STRENGTH (ACETAMINOPHEN, PAMABROM, PYRILAMINE MALEATE) TABLET, FILM COATED [CVS PHARMACY]
- MULTI-SYMPTOM PMS RELIEF (ACETAMINOPHEN, PAMABROM, PYRILAMINE MALEATE) TABLET, FILM COATED [CVS WOONSOCKET PRESCRIPTION CENTER, INCORPORATED]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.