Warning - Do not exceed recommended dosage. Overdosage or continued use may result in serious blood disturbances.
Warning - This medication may damage the kidneys when used in large amounts or for a long period of time. Do not take more than the recommended dosage, nor take regularly for longer than 10 days without consulting your physician.
Caution - Do not use in the eyes. Not for prolonged use. If the condition for which this preparation is used persists or if a rash or irritation develops, discontinue use and consult physician.
Caution - Do not use in the eyes. If the condition for which this preparation is used persists or if a rash or irritation develops, discontinue use and consult physician.
Caution - This preparation may cause drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not give to children under 6 years of age or exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by physician.
The reference to drowsiness is not required on preparations for the promotion of sleep or on preparations that are shown not to produce drowsiness.
Warning - Do not exceed recommended dosage. If skin rash appears, discontinue use and consult physician.
Caution - In case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns, consult physician. If redness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases or if infection occurs discontinue use and consult physician.
The reference to wounds and burns is not required on preparations intended solely for diaper rash.
Warning - Frequent or prolonged use may cause serious injury. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Keep out of the reach of children.
Warning - Not to be used by persons having glaucoma or excessive pressure within the eye, by elderly persons (where undiagnosed glaucoma or excessive pressure within the eye occurs most frequently), or by children under 6 years of age, unless directed by a physician. Discontinue use if blurring of vision, rapid pulse, or dizziness occurs. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Not for frequent or prolonged use. If dryness of the mouth occurs, decrease dosage. If eye pain occurs, discontinue use and see your physician immediately as this may indicate undiagnosed glaucoma.
In the case of scopolamine or scopolamine aminoxide preparations indicated for insomnia, the portion of the above warning that reads “children under 6 years of age” should read instead “children under 12 years of age”.
Warning - Do not use as a dusting powder, especially on infants, or take internally. Use only as a solution. Do not apply to badly broken or raw skin, or to large areas of the body.
Caution - Use only as directed. Do not give to children or use in the presence of kidney disease. If skin rash appears or if nervous symptoms persist, recur frequently, or are unusual, discontinue use and consult physician.
Warning - Use according to directions. Do not apply to large areas of the body. If applied to fingers or toes, do not bandage.
Warning - Do not use when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present. Frequent or prolonged use of this preparation may result in dependence on laxatives.
Mercury preparations should have added to the “frequent use” statement, the words “and serious mercury poisoning”.
Phenolphthalein preparations should bear, in addition to the general warning, the following statement:
Caution - If skin rash appears, do not use this or any other preparation containing phenolphthalein.
See also Mineral Oil Laxatives.
Avoid swallowing.
Warning - Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Do not administer to children under 12 years of age unless directed by physician. Do not use for more than 2 months unless directed by physician.
This warning is not required on articles containing not more than 0.5 milligram of cobalt as a cobalt salt per dosage unit and which recommend administration of not more than 0.5 milligram per dose and not more than 2 milligrams per 24-hour period.
Warning - Persons with a high fever or persistent cough should not use this preparation unless directed by physician.
Caution - Do not apply to irritated skin or if excessive irritation develops. Avoid getting into the eyes or on mucous membranes.
If offered for use in arthritis or rheumatism, in juxtaposition therewith, the statement:
Caution - If pain persists for more than 10 days, or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age consult a physician immediately.
See also “Salicylates” in this section for additional warnings for preparations containing methyl salicylate.
Caution - Do not apply to large areas of the body.
Warning - The use of solutions stronger than those recommended may result in severe local irritation, burns, or serious poisoning. Mix as directed before pouring into douche bag. Do not use more often than twice weekly unless directed by physician.
Warning - For temporary use only. Long-term use of this product may lead to faster bone loss, continuing irritation, sores, and tumors. For Use Only Until a Dentist Can Be Seen.
Warning - For emergency repairs only. Long-term use of home-repaired dentures may cause faster bone loss, continuing irritation, sores, and tumors. This kit for emergency use only. See Dentist Without Delay.
Warning - Do not use more often than twice weekly unless directed by physician.
See also Creosote * * * Douche for additional warning.
Warning - In case of deep or puncture wounds or serious burns consult physician. If redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increases or if infection occurs consult physician. Keep away from eyes or other mucous membranes. Avoid inhaling.
See also Dispensers Pressurized by Gaseous Propellants * * * for additional warnings to be included for products under pressure.
Caution - If a skin rash appears, discontinue use and consult physician.
Warning - Discontinue use if rash or irritation develops or if condition for which used persists. Frequent or prolonged use, or application to large areas may cause serious mercury poisoning.
Caution - Take only at bedtime. Avoid prolonged use. Do not administer to infants or young children, in pregnancy, or to bedridden or aged patients unless directed by physician.
Caution - Do not exceed recommended dosage.
“Do not use more than the recommended dosage. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.”
Boric acid offered for use in the preparation of ophthalmic solutions should bear the statement: Prepare solution by boiling in water. Store in a sterile container. Prepare sufficient for one day's use and discard unused portion.
Caution - Individuals with high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or thyroid disease should use only as directed by physician.
Warning - For external use on the skin only. Severe injury may result from use internally or as a douche. Avoid contact with mucous membranes.
Caution - Discontinue use if ringing in the ears, deafness, skin rash, or visual disturbances occur.
Caution - If nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, or skin rash occurs, discontinue use and consult physician.
Caution - Excessive use of this preparation may temporarily discolor blond, white, or red hair.
“Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away;” or “Keep out of reach of children.”
If the article is an aspirin preparation, it should bear the first of the above two warning statements. In either case, the above information should appear on the label.
Caution - For children under 3 years of age, consult your physician; or
Caution - For younger children, consult your physician.
One of the two immediately preceding caution statements is required on the label of all aspirin tablets, but such a statement is not required on the labels of other salicylates clearly offered for administration to adults only.
If offered for use in arthritis or rheumatism, in juxtaposition therewith, the statement:
Caution - If pain persists for more than 10 days, or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age, consult a physician immediately.
“Do not use otherwise than as directed. Keep out of reach of children to avoid accidental poisoning. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.”
If the preparation is a counter-irritant or rubefacient the statement:
Caution - Discontinue use if excessive irritation of the skin develops. Avoid getting into the eyes or on mucous membranes.
If offered for use in arthritis or rheumatism, in juxtaposition therewith, the statement:
Caution - If pain persists for more than 10 days, or redness is present, or in conditions affecting children under 12 years of age consult a physician immediately.
Caution - Frequent or prolonged use of this preparation may result in permanent discoloration of skin and mucous membranes.
Caution - Discontinue use if irritation or inflammation develops, or increases. Avoid swallowing.
Caution - Do not use if a known allergy to sulfonamide drugs exists.
Caution - If undue skin irritation develops or increases, discontinue use and consult physician.
Warning - Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult physician promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by physician.
For temporary use only until a dentist can be consulted.
“Keep out of reach of children; avoid inhaling. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.”