Indications

Temporarily relieves cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold. Temporarily relieves  runny nose and sneezing due to the common cold.

Drug Interaction Precautions

Do not use this product 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 are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health professional before taking this product.

Warnings

Do not use this product 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 are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health professional before taking this product.  Safety sealed: Do not use if foil imprinted with Coricidin® HBP is torn or missing Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Do not use: With other acetaminophen containing product Ask a doctor before use if you have: Glaucoma Trouble urinating due to enlarged prostate gland A breathing problem or persistent or chronic cough as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema Cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus) If you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product: Excitability may occur, especially in children Drowsiness may occur Avoid alcoholic beverages Alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness Use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery Stop use and ask a doctor if: Pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days ( children 6 to under 12 years) or 10 days (adults) Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days Redness or swelling is present New symptoms occur If pregnant or breast feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Abuse of this product can lead to serious injury Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose may cause  liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs of symptoms.

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