warnings
Warnings: Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. 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. Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock Liver Warning: This product contains Acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: • more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount • with other drugs containing acetaminophen • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Stomach Bleeding Warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you: • are age 60 or older • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug • take with other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or others) • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product • you take more or for a longer time than directed Caffeine Warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine-containing medcations, foods or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat. Do not use: • with any other product containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription) this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) of acetaminophen and could cause serious health concerns • with any other pain reliever/fever reducer • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer • for pain for more than 10 days or for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by a doctor Ask doctor before using if you have: • stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach or stomach pain) • stomach bleeding warning applies to you • gastric ulcers • bleeding problems • you have athma, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, or kidney disease • you are taking a diuretic Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for: • anticoagulation (thinning of blood) • diabetes • gout • arthritis • under a doctor's care for any serious condition • taking any other drug When using this product do not exceed recommended dose. Stop use and ask a doctor if: • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs • pain or fever persists or gets worse • new symptoms occur • redness or swelling is present • you feel faint, vomit blood or have bloody or black stools, have stomach pain that does not get better. These are signs of stomach bleeding. • an allerginc reaction occurs Seek medical help right away.