Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Allergy Sinus Congestion And Headache Formula

Bayer HealthCare LLC, Consumer Care

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Allergy Sinus Congestion & Headache Formula

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Allergy Sinus Congestion And Headache Formula Uses
• Warnings
  • Liver warning
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
• Directions
• Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Allergy Sinus Congestion And Headache Formula Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments?
• PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 Capsule Carton

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Allergy Sinus Congestion And Headache Formula Uses

• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies
  • runny nose
  • sneezing
  • itchy, water eyes
  • itching of the nose or throat
  • nasal congestion
  • sinus congestion and pressure
  • headache
  • minor aches and pains
• temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

• more than 10 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
• with other drugs containing acetaminophen
• 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Do not use to sedate children.

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.
• 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 do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
• in children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• liver disease
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• glaucoma
• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

• do not exceed recommended dosage
• may cause marked drowsiness
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
• excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. 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 for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.

Directions

• do not take more than the recommended dose
• adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
• children under 12 years: do not use

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Allergy Sinus Congestion And Headache Formula Other information

• store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, simethicone, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.alkaseltzerplus.com

Distributed by:
Bayer HealthCare LLC
P.O. Box 1910
Morristown, NJ 07962-1910

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 Capsule Carton

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