warnings
Warnings Do not use • in a child under 4 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 your 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 • to make a 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 doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product • do not exceed recommended dosage • may cause marked drowsiness • 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 fever • cough persists for more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or persistent headache. A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).