Cold Medicine

temporarily relieves:

■ minor aches and pains

■ headaches

■ nasal congestion

■ sinus congestion & pressure

■ runny nose

■ sneezing

■ do not use more than directed

■ excitability may occur, especially in children

■ may cause drowsiness n alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

■ avoid alcoholic drinks n be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

■ Do not use more than directed

■ Adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 2 tablets every 6 hours.  Do not take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.

■ Children under 12 years of age: do not use this product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage.

Keep out of reach of children.  In case of overdose, contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

■ redness or swelling is present  

■ new symptoms occur  

■ you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless n pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts for more than 7 days

■ fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days

■ are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

■ are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

■ if you are allergic to acetaminophen

■ more than 10 days 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

■ 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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