Do not use to sedate children. 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. Ask a doctor before use if you have • liver disease • heart disease high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • glaucoma • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus) • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. 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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. When using this product . do not exceed recommended dosage • may cause marked drowsiness • avoid alcoholic drinks • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness . be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery • excitability may occur, especially in children. Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: • skin reddening blisters • rash .hives • facial swelling asthma (wheezing) • shock If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Avoid temperatures above 40°C (104°F). Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. 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. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients • in children under 12 years of age. Stop use and ask a doctor if • pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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. • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin • taking sedatives or tranquilizers. 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.