Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
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adults take more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
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taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than two days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
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with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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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.
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with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
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glaucoma
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a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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a chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin, tranquilizers or sedatives.
When using this product:
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you may get very drowsy
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avoid alcoholic drinks
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alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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excitability may occur, especially in small children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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redness or swelling is present
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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new symptoms occur
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pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
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cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.