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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:
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 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.
- 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, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. (Nighttime only)
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (Nighttime only)
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients (Nighttime only)
- heart disease
- liver disease (Nighttime only)
- diabetes
- thyroid disease (Nighttime only)
- glaucoma
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (Daytime only)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (Daytime only)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only)
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only)
- marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only)
- avoid alcoholic drinks (Nighttime only)
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only)
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only)
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever (Daytime only)
- persistent cough lasts for more than one week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache (Daytime only)
- redness or swelling is present (Nighttime only)
- pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Nighttime only)
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days (Nighttime only)
- new symptoms occur (Nighttime only)
These could be signs of a serious condition.
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
If taking NIGHTTIME and DAYTIME products, carefully read each section to ensure correct dosing.
- 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, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
- with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. (Nighttime only)
- with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin (Nighttime only)
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients (Nighttime only)
- heart disease
- liver disease (Nighttime only)
- diabetes
- thyroid disease (Nighttime only)
- glaucoma
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) (Daytime only)
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema (Daytime only)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only)
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not get better within 7 days or occur with fever (Daytime only)
- persistent cough lasts for more than one week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache (Daytime only)
- redness or swelling is present (Nighttime only)
- pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days (Nighttime only)
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days (Nighttime only)
- new symptoms occur (Nighttime only)
These could be signs of a serious condition.
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
- temporarily relieves:
- cough due to minor and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants
- the intensity of coughing
- the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
- nasal congestion due to a cold
- helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
- temporarily relieves these symptoms of hay fever and the common cold:
- headache
- sneezing
- runny nose
- sore throat
- minor aches and pains
- nasal congestion
- temporarily relieves these additional symptoms of hay fever:
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- temporarily reduces fever
History
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Other Information
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Severe Congestion And Cough/ Cold And Flu Daytime/nighttime Manufacturers
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Rite Aid
Severe Congestion And Cough/ Cold And Flu Daytime/nighttime | Rite Aid
do not take more than 12 caplets in any 24-hour period adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 hours children under 12 years: do not use do not use more than directed adults and children 12 years and over take 2 caplets every 4 hours do not take more than 10 caplets in 24 hours children under 12 years: do not use
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