Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. 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 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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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
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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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with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin
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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.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
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heart disease
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high blood pressure
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thyroid disease
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diabetes
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glaucoma
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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do not exceed recommended dosage
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avoid alcoholic drinks
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marked drowsiness may occur
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alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
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be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
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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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pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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cough comes back or occurs with fever, 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.
Overdose warning: In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222). Prompt 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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if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
•
with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
•
with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on 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 an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
•
heart disease
•
high blood pressure
•
thyroid disease
•
diabetes
•
glaucoma
•
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
•
a breathing problem such as emphysema 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
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taking sedatives or tranquilizers
•
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
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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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pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts.
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do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
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take every 4 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor.
Age
Dose
children under 4 years of age
do not use
children 4 to under 12 years of age
do not use unless directed by a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and over
one packet
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dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
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if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
Equate Flu And Severe Cold And Cough | Wal-mart Stores Inc
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do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
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take every 4 hours; do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Age
Dose
children under 4 years of age
do not use
children 4 to under 12 years of age
do not use unless directed by a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and over
one packet
•
dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
•
if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.
Equate Flu And Severe Cold And Cough | Wal-mart Stores Inc
•
do not use more than directed (see overdose warning)
•
take every 4 hours; do not take more than 5 packets in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor
Age
Dose
children under 4 years of age
do not use
children 4 to under 12 years of age
do not use unless directed by a doctor
adults and children 12 years of age and over
one packet
•
dissolve contents of one packet into 8 oz. hot water: sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
•
if using a microwave, add contents of one packet to 8 oz. of cool water: stir briskly before and after heating. Do not overheat.