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Good Sense Cold

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 12 caplets 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 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 this product.
  • to make a child sleepy

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • glaucoma
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • high blood pressure

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers
  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

When using this product

  • do not use more than directed
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • marked drowsiness may occur
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
  • avoid alcoholic drinks

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
  • new symptoms occur

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

  • 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 this product.
  • to make a child sleepy

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
  • cough that lasts or is chronic such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema
  • glaucoma
  • cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • high blood pressure

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

  • you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
  • pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
  • cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
  • new symptoms occur

These could be signs of a serious condition.

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these common cold symptoms:
  • minor aches and pains
  • nasal congestion
  • sore throat
  • sneezing and runny nose
  • cough
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • headache
  • helps clear nasal passages
  • relieves cough to help you sleep

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

There are no additional details available for this product.

Good Sense Cold Manufacturers

  • L Perrigo Company
    Good Sense Cold | L Perrigo Company
    No Recall

    Good Sense Cold | L Perrigo Company

    Good Sense Cold | L Perrigo Company
    do not take more than directed (see Liver warning) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4-6 hours swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age
  • L Perrigo Company
    Good Sense Cold | L Perrigo Company
    No Recall

    Good Sense Cold | L Perrigo Company

    Good Sense Cold | L Perrigo Company
    do not take more than directed (see Liver warning) adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4-6 hours swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years do not use this adult product in children under 12 years of age
  • L Perrigo Company
    Good Sense Cold | L. Perrigo Company
    No Recall

    Good Sense Cold | L. Perrigo Company

    Good Sense Cold | L. Perrigo Company
    • this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use • do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning) • shake well before using • may be given every 4-6 hours, while symptoms persist. Do not give more than 5 doses in 24 hours unless directed by a doctor. • use enclosed dosing cup only. Keep for use with this product. Do not use any other dosing device.

    Age

    Dose

    children under 4 years of age

    do not use

    children 4 to under 6 years of age

    do not use unless directed by a doctor

    children 6 to under 12 years of age

    2 teaspoonfuls (10 mL)

      teaspoonful = tsp