warnings
WARNINGS Asthma alert Because asthma may be life threatening, see a doctor if you • are not better in 60 minutes • get worse • need more than 12 tablets in 24 hours • use more than 8 tablets in 24 hours for 3 or more days a week • have more than 2 asthma attacks in a week These may be signs that your asthma is getting worse • This product will not give you asthma relief as quickly as an inhaled bronchodilator Do not use • unless a doctor said you have asthma • if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs taken 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have • ever been hospitalized for asthma • heart disease • high blood pressure • diabetes • thyroid disease • seizures • narrow angle glaucoma • a psychiatric or emotional condition • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking prescription drugs for asthma, obesity, weight control, depression, or psychiatric or emotional conditions • taking any drug that contains phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, or caffeine (such as for allergy, cough-cold, or pain) Stop use and ask a doctor if • your asthma is getting worse (see Asthma alert ) • you have difficulty sleeping • you have a rapid heart beat • you have tremors, nervousness, or seizure • cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. When using this product • your blood pressure or heart rate may go up. This could increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, which may cause death. • your risk of heart attack or stroke increases if you: • have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease • take this product more frequently or take more than the recommended dose • avoid foods or beverages that contain caffeine • avoid dietary supplements containing ingredients reported or claimed to have a stimulant effect If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.