Acetaminophen and codeine and Probenecid interaction

Acetaminophen and codeine and Probenecid: the Probenecid prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Probenecid label · effective 2026-04-29

Moderate

In patients on probenecid who require a mild analgesic agent the use of acetaminophen rather than small doses of salicylates would be preferred.

Warningsnames Acetaminophen and codeineView label on DailyMed
Minor

These include agents such as indomethacin, acetaminophen, naproxen, ketoprofen, meclofenamate, lorazepam, and rifampin.

Drug interactionsnames Acetaminophen and codeineView label on DailyMed

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Not medical advice. Interaction Checker quotes FDA label text and NIH fact sheets. Whether an interaction matters for you depends on doses, timing, kidney and liver function, and other conditions. Confirm with a pharmacist or prescriber.