Advil:
DO NOT USE:
- if you have had an allergic reaction to aspirin such as asthma, swelling, shock or hives. Even though it contains no aspirin or salicylates, cross-reactions may occur.
- Without consulting doctor if you are taking any prescription drugs.
- in combination with any other ibuprofen-containing product.
- during the last three months of pregnancy unless specifically directed to do so.
- for more than 10 days.
Tylenol:
DO NOT USE:
- with other products containing acetaminophen.
- for mre than 10 days.
- if you consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day (consult doctor first).
Aleve:
DO NOT USE:
- if you've had an allergic reaction to any pain reliever.
- in combination with aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen except under doctor's direction.
- during the last three months of pregnancy.
- if you consume more than three alcoholic drinks per day
- if you are under age 12.
- more than three in a 24-hour period.
Alka Seltzer:
DO NOT USE:
- with prescription drugs without doctor supervision.
- more than eight caplets in 24 hours.
- without doctor's permission when pregnant.
Aspirin:
DO NOT USE:
- if you've had an allergic reaction to aspirin.
- for children and teens with chicken pox or flu symptoms without talking to a doctor about Reye's syndrome.
- if you have asthma.
- during the last three months of pregnancy.
- if you have stomach pain, heartburn or upset stomach.
- if you have ulcers or bleeding problems.
- if you are taking a prescription drug for anti-coagulation (blood-thinning drugs), gout, arthritis or diabetes unless directed by a doctor.
- for more than three days.
Afrin nasal spray:
DO NOT USE:
- if you are pregnant or nursing. Sharing the bottle with others may cause infection. If ingested, contact Poison Control immediately.
Sudafed:
DO NOT USE:
- if you take prescription anti-hypertensive or anti-depressant drugs containing a monoamine oxidase inhibitor except under supervision of a physician.
- in higher doses. It can cause nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness.
- if you have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid disease or an enlarged prostate.
- if you are pregnant or nursing.
Benadryl:
DO NOT USE:
- if you have breathing problems such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, glaucoma or an enlarged prostate.
- with alcohol.
- with tranquilizers or sedatives.
- with other products containing diphenhydramine.
- if you are pregnant or nursing.
Robitussin DM (cough suppressant):
DO NOT USE:
- if you have a persistent or chronic cough that could be linked to smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema or excessive phlegm.
- if you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients.
- if you are pregnant or nursing.
- if you take monoamine oxidase inhibitor (as in prescriptions for depression, psychiatric, emotional or Parkinsons) or for two weeks after taking them.
Pepto Bismol:
DO NOT USE:
- on children who have or are recovering from chicken pox or the flu.
- if you are pregnant or nursing.
- if taken with aspirin and ringing in the ears occurs. It is not aspirin, but if you are allergic to aspirin it may have an adverse effect.
- with anti-coagulation, diabetes or gout medications without consulting a physician.
