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Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take – more than 6 packets 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.
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 and nonprescription). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using with other drugs if you are not sure.
– with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin
– 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 a MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
– liver disease – heart disease – high blood pressure – thyroid disease – glaucoma – diabetes – trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland – a breathing problem such as emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis – cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) – cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
– taking sedatives or tranquilizers
– taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
– nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
– fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
– redness or swelling is present
– new symptoms occur
– symptoms do not get better or worsen
– pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
– cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
When using this product
– do not exceed recommended dosage
– avoid alcoholic drinks
– marked drowsiness may occur
– alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
– be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
– excitability may occur, especially in children.