Do not use
■ if you are 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
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs
with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or
emphysema
■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
When using this product do not use more
than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or
occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
you take:
■ more than 4,000 mg in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen
■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks daily 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
■ 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 you are 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 ■ liver disease ■ glaucoma
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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
■ excitability may occur, especially in children
■ marked drowsiness may occur
■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
■ avoid alcoholic drinks
■ 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 7 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ redness or swelling is present
■ new symptoms occur
■ cough comes back, or occurs with fever,
rash, or headache that lasts. These
could be signs of a serious condition.