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Warnings Do not use in a child under 6 years of age 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 the child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin for the purpose of making your child sleepy. Ask a doctor before use if the child has heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) chronic cough that lasts, or as occurs with asthma a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis. Ask a pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers. 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 occurs. symptoms do not improve within 7 days or occur with a fever. cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. Consult your pharmacist or health care provider for any appropriate, additional dosage delivery device necessary for use when a physician recommends a dose that is different than the doses that appear on the dosage delivery device that accompanies this product. Age (yr) Dose (TSP) TSP = teaspoon under 6 yrs. ask a doctor 6 to under 12 2 TSP or as directed by a doctor Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In the 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.