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Questions & Answers
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. 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
Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include:
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skin reddening
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blisters
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rash
If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, lasts for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
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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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
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glaucoma
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
When using this product
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excitability may occur, especially in children
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marked drowsiness may occur
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avoid alcoholic drinks
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be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
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alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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pain 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 headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Do not use
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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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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liver disease
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glaucoma
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cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)
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a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
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persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
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taking sedatives or tranquilizers
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taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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pain 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 headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition.
Legal Issues
There is currently no legal information available for this drug.
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 common cold/flu symptoms:
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cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation
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sore throat
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headache
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minor aches and pains
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fever
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runny nose and sneezing
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
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