Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
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adult takes more than 4 doses (30 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
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child takes more than 4 doses (15 mL each) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
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taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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skin reddening
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blisters
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rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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
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with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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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.
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
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heart disease
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thyroid disease
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diabetes
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high blood pressure
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
do not use more than directed
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
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pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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redness or swelling is present
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new symptoms occur
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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.
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.
Do not use
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with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
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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.
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
•
heart disease
•
thyroid disease
•
diabetes
•
high blood pressure
•
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
•
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
•
persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
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pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
•
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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redness or swelling is present
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new symptoms occur
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cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
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temporarily relieves common cold/flu symptoms:
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nasal congestion
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cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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sore throat
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headache
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minor aches and pains
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fever
