CVS Childrens Nighttime Multi Symptom Cold

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough nasal congestion minor aches and pains sore throat headache runny nose sneezing temporarily reduces fever controls cough to help you get to sleep Dosage and administration Directions this product does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use do not give more than directed (see Overdose warning) measure only with dosing cup provided do not use dosing cup with other products dose as follows or as directed by a doctor children 6 years to 12 years of age: 10 mL in dosing cup provided every 4 hours while symptoms last; do not give more than 5 doses in 24-hours period children under 6 years of age: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver Warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount with other drugs containing acetaminophen Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: Skin reddening Blisters rash. If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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. 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. To make child sleepy with any other drug containing diphenhydramine, even one used on the skin in a child who is 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. Ask a doctor before use if the child have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the child is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product do not use more than directed (see Overdose warning) excitability may occur, especially in children marked drowsiness may occur sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur cough comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. Keep out of reach of children. Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away 1-800-222-1222. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children, even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.