Uses
Temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms:
- sore throat
- headache
- minor aches and pain
- runny nose and sneezing
- cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
The product contains Acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4 doses (30 mL) in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
- 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 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
- for more than 10 days for pain unless directed by a doctor
- for more than 3 days for fever unless directed by a doctor.
- 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
- glaucoma
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem or chronic cough that lasts or as occurs with smoking, asthma chronic bronchitis or emphysema
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use
- if you are taking sedatives or tranquillizers
- if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- marked drowsiness may occur
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- redness or swelling is present
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- new symptoms occur
- cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- do not take more than 4 doses in any 24 hours
- this adult strength product is not intended for use in children under 12 years of age
- measure only with dosing cup provided
- keep dosing cup with product
- mL = mililiter
- TBSP = tablespoon
- dose as follows
| age | dose |
|---|---|
| adults and children 12 years of age and over | 30 mL (2 Tablespoons) every 6 hours |
| Children under 12 years of age | do not use |
when using day time and night time prodcuts, carefully read each label to ensure correct dosing.
Other information
- Each 30 mL contains: sodium 18 mg
- store between 15-30oC (59-86oF)
- do not refrigerate
