Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage
may occur if:
■ adult takes more than 6 doses (24 chewable tablets) in 24 hours, which is
the maximum daily amount
■ child takes more than 5 doses (10 chewable tablets) in 24 hours, which is
the maximum daily amount
■ taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions.
Symptoms may include:
■ skin reddening ■ blisters ■ rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days,
is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting,
consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
■ to make a child sleepy
■ with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or
nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains
acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
■ if the user is now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor
(MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions,
or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If
you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor
or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ has liver disease
■ has a sodium-restricted diet
■ has glaucoma
■ has a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
■ has difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
■ is a child with pain of arthritis
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
■ taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
■ do not use more than directed (see Overdose warning)
■ excitability may occur, especially in children
■ marked drowsiness may occur
■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
■ avoid alcoholic beverages
■ use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ redness or swelling is present
■ new symptoms occur
■ cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be
signs of a serious condition.