Liver warning: These products contain acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of these products is 8 softgels (2,600 mg acetaminophen) in 24 hours. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
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more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
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with other drugs containing acetaminophen
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3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using these products
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, occurs with or is 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 these products.
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to make a child sleepy (Nighttime only)
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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to these products or any of their ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
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heart disease (Daytime only)
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thyroid disease (Daytime only)
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diabetes (Daytime only)
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high blood pressure (Daytime only)
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only)
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persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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glaucoma (Nighttime only)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only)
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taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using these products
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do not use more than directed
In addition, when using Nighttime:
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excitability may occur, especially in children
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may cause marked drowsiness
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avoid alcoholic drinks
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be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless (Daytime only)
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redness or swelling is present
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fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
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new symptoms occur
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pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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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.
•
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 these products.
•
to make a child sleepy (Nighttime only)
•
if you have ever had an allergic reaction to these products or any of their ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
•
heart disease (Daytime only)
•
thyroid disease (Daytime only)
•
diabetes (Daytime only)
•
high blood pressure (Daytime only)
•
cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
•
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only)
•
persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
•
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
•
glaucoma (Nighttime only)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
•
taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only)
•
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
•
you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless (Daytime only)
•
redness or swelling is present
•
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
•
new symptoms occur
•
pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.