warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: ■ more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product ■ with other drugs containing acetaminophen ■ 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product 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). If you do not know whether a prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ■ for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug Ask a doctor before use if you have ■ liver disease ■ heart disease ■ high blood pressure ■ diabetes ■ thyroid disease ■ glaucoma ■ difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland ■ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ■ a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, or if cough is accompanied by excessive 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 exceed recommended dosage ■ may cause excitability especially in children ■ do not drive or operate machinery ■ avoid alcoholic beverages ■ may cause marked drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days ■ sore throat persists for more than 2 days ■ nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur ■ any of the following occurs (these could be signs of a serious condition): ■ fever gets worse or or lasts more than 3 days ■ a severe sore throat ■ sore throat is accompanied or followed by high fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting ■ redness or swelling is present ■ new symptoms occur ■ cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts Do not give to children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor. 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 for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.