warnings
Warnings Liver warning: These products contain acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take • more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using these products 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. 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. • with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (NIGHT only) • 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 these products. • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to these products or any of their ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have • liver disease • heart disease • diabetes • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • glaucoma (NIGHT only) • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT only) • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin • taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT only) When using these products • do not use more than directed • excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT only) • marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT only) • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (NIGHT only) • avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT only) • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (NIGHT only) Stop use and ask a doctor if • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur • pain, nasal congestion 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.