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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. The maximum daily dose of this product is 10 caplets (3,250 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 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.
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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
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- liver disease
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- heart disease
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- diabetes
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- high blood pressure
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- thyroid disease
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
do not use more than directed
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- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
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- pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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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 persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
Overdose warning:Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. 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.
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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
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- liver disease
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- heart disease
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- diabetes
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- high blood pressure
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- thyroid disease
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- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
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- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema
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- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if- •
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
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- pain, nasal congestion or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
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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 persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
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- temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
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- nasal congestion
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- cough
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- minor aches and pains
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- sore throat
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- headache
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- temporarily reduces fever
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- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
History
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Leader Mucus Relief Cold Flu And Sore Throat | L. Perrigo Company
• take only as directed – see Overdose warning • use dose cup • do not exceed 4 doses per 24 hrsadults & children 12 yrs & over
30 mL (2 TBSP) every 4 hrs
children 6 to under 12 yrs
15 mL (1 TBSP) every 4 hrs
children 4 to under 6 yrs
ask a doctor
children under 4 yrs
do not use
Other information • each 15 mL contains: sodium 6 mg • store at 20-25 °C (68-77 °F). Do not refrigerate.
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