Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. If sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days, see your dentist or doctor promptly. These symptoms may be serious. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Stop use and ask doctor if: cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. Sore throat is severe, or irritation, pain or redness lasts or worsens, sore mouth does not improve in 7 days. Ask a doctor before use if you have: persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, cough accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus).