warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 4 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product 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 ▪ 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. ▪ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ liver disease ▪ glaucoma ▪ cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) ▪ a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ▪ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ▪ persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ▪ a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ▪ taking sedatives or tranquilizers ▪ taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children ▪ marked drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic drinks ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 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. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. 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). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.