Uses
■ temporarily relieves these common cold/flu symptoms:
■ minor aches and pains
■ headache
■ sore throat
■ nasal congestion
■ cough
■ sinus congestion and pressure
■ helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to make coughs more productive
■ temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
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
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 immediately
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 products containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist n 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 drugs. If you do not know if your prescription drugs contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
■ liver disease
■ heart disease n high blood pressure
■ thyroid disease
■ diabetes
■ trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
■ persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema n cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occurs
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days n fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ redness or swelling is present n new symptoms occur
■ cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a doctor or Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately. Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for
children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
do not take more than directed (see Warnings)
Adults and children 12 years and over:
■ take 2 caplets every 4 hours
■ 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.
This will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
