warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product with other drugs containing acetaminophen 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 ■ with any other products 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 drugs. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product ■ to put a child to sleep Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ liver disease ■ glaucoma ■ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) ■ a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ■ trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland When using this product ■ do not exceed recommended dosage ■ excitability may occur, especially in children ■ marked drowsiness may occur ■ avoid alcoholic drinks ■ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ■ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days ■ fever gets worse or last 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.