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WARNINGS Do not use ▪ to sedate a child or to make a child sleepy ▪ 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have ▪ heart disease ▪ high blood pressure ▪ thyroid disease ▪ diabetes ▪ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland ▪ glaucoma ▪ a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ▪ taking any other oral nasal decongestant or stimulant ▪ taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ▪ do not use more than directed ▪ drowsiness may occur ▪ avoid alcoholic beverages ▪ alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ▪ be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ▪ excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if ▪ you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless ▪ symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by fever 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 at 1-800-222-1222.