ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD AND FLU

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 250 mg Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

Purpose

Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
minor aches and pains
headache
cough
sore throat
runny nose
sneezing
nasal and sinus congestion
temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Liver warning

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

more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
with other drugs containing acetaminophen
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

Allergy alert

Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include:

If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

skin reddening
blisters
rash
hives
facial swelling
asthma (wheezing)
shock

Sore throat warning

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

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
a sodium restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

When using this product

taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
taking sedatives or tranquilizers

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 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
children under 12 years: do not use

Other Information

Other information

each tablet contains: potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg
store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive Ingredients

Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

DO NOT USE IF INNER POUCH OR CARTON IS OPEN OR DAMAGED! PACKAGE NOT CHILD RESISTANT!

25 Count Box

Alka-

Seltzer

Plus ®

SEVERE

Cold

& Flu

CITRUS

POWERFAST FIZZ™

ACETAMINOPHEN/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Antihistamine

Dextromethorphan HBr/Cough Suppressant

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/Nasal Decongestan

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2 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS PER POUCH

Fever &
Body Ache
Cough
Nasal Congestion
Runny Nose
Sore Throat

30 Count Box