Pyrilamine/Pamabrom/Acetaminophen

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A combination preparation containing pyrilamine, pamabron and acetaminophen. Pyrilamine is an ethylenediamine antihistamine that blocks H1 receptors and exerts local anesthetic, sedative and mild analgesic activity. Pamabrom, a xanthine derivate, is a mild diuretic that helps the body to excrete excess fluid. Acetaminophen possesses analgesic and antipyretic effects. This preparation is used for the relief of premenstrual and menstrual symptoms.

**Synonyms:** - Midol PMS - Pamprin PMS - Premsyn PMS