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Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if • adults take more than 6 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 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 • 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. • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin Ask a doctor before use if you have • liver disease • glaucoma • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • 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: • you may get very drowsy • avoid alcoholic drinks • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • excitability may occur, especially in small children Stop use and ask a doctor if • redness or swelling is present • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days • new symptoms occur • 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. 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.