Alka-Seltzer Plus
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Consumer Care
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Formula
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Alka-Seltzer Plus Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Alka-Seltzer Plus Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 Capsule Carton
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Drug Facts
Active ingredient
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each capsule) | Purposes |
---|---|
Acetaminophen 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine |
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Alka-Seltzer Plus Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- nasal and sinus congestion
- cough
- runny nose
- sneezing
- sore throat
- temporarily reduces fever
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
Sore throat warning
If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
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.
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- 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
- cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
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, cough, 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
- cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition. - 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 Other information
store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
FD&C blue #1, D&C red #33, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9 - 5 EST) or www.alkaseltzerplus.com
Distributed by:
Bayer HealthCare LLC
P.O. Box 1910
Morristown, NJ 07962-1910
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 Capsule Carton
OFFICIAL SPONSOR
Alka-
Seltzer
PLUS®
Acetaminophen / Pain reliever-
fever reducer • Chlorpheniramine
maleate / Antihistamine • Dextromethorphan hydro-
bromide / Cough suppressant • Phenylephrine
HCl / Nasal decongestant
COLD
& COUGH
FORMULA
Cough • Nasal Congestion • Runny Nose
Headache & Body Ache • Sinus Pressure
10 LIQUID GELS (Liquid Filled Capsules)
Alka-Seltzer PlusACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, and PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED
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