Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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skin reddening
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blisters
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rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 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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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
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glaucoma
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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excitability may occur, especially in children
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marked drowsiness may occur
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avoid alcoholic drinks
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be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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redness or swelling is present
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new symptoms occur
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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.