warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if your child takes • more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • with other drugs containing acetaminophen 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 • in a child under 4 years of age • if your child has ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients • with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. • in a child who is 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 child’s prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product. • to make a child sleepy Ask a doctor before use if your child has • liver disease • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • glaucoma • a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use your child is taking • sedatives or tranquilizers • the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product • do not exceed recommended dosage • marked drowsiness may occur • sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if • nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur • pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days • fever gets worse or lasts 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. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt medical attention is critical even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.