warnings
Warnings Liver warning This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 6 doses (12 tablespoons or 180 mL) in 24 hours for adults more than 5 doses (5 tablespoons or 75 mL) in 24 hours for children 6-12 years old with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product 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 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 drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. if you are allergic to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in this product. Ask a doctor before use if the user has liver disease heart disease thyroid disease high blood pressure diabetes a sodium-restricted diet persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product avoid alcoholic drinks do not use more than directed (see overdose warning ) Stop use and ask a doctor if redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) 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 . Overdose warning Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.