
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if:
adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which the maximum daily amount for this product
child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours
taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using this product
Do not use
with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
if the user is now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease). If you do not know whether a prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug
Ask a doctor before use if the user has
liver disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
glaucoma
a high fever
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
a persistent cough
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Stop use and ask a doctor if
pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
sore throat persists for more than 2 days
nasal congestion is accompanied by fever
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
any of the following occurs (these could be signs of a serious condition):
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
a severe sore throat
sore throat is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomitting
redness or swelling is present
new symptoms occur
cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever rash, or persistent headache
There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold, the flu, or hay fever:
minor aches and pains
headache
sore throat
nasal congestion
runny nose
sinus congestion and pressure
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
sneezing, itching of the nose or throat, and itchy, watery eyes due to hay fever
temporarily reduces fever
promotes nasal and/or sinus drainage