Do not use

• with another product containing any of these active ingredients
• 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 product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• heart disease
• glaucoma
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
• high blood pressure
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
• persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma or emphysema

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

do not use more than directed

• marked drowsiness may occur
• 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
  

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• redness or swelling is present
• sore throat is severe
• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
• new symptoms occur
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
• sore throat lasts for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting
• 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.
Keep out of reach of children.

Questions?

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Last reviewed on RxList: 11/13/2007
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.