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 daily while using this product
Allergy alert
acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- 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
- 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 (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- 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.
- for children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (DAY TIME SEVERE COLD ONLY)
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (DAY TIME SEVERE COLD ONLY)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- excitability may occur, especially in children (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- marked drowsiness may occur (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- avoid alcoholic drinks (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- 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.
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.
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.
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- 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.
- for children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- glaucoma (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (DAY TIME SEVERE COLD ONLY)
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (DAY TIME SEVERE COLD ONLY)
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers (NIGHT TIME COLD & FLU ONLY)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
