Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu Effervescent Tablets

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 250 mg

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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 SECTION

Warnings

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

· skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives

· facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock

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

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

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

● taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

● taking sedatives or tranquilizers

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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 SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information

● each tablet contains: sodium 416 mg

● Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.6 mg Per Tablet

● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, FD&C red #40, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, saccharin sodium, sodium bicarbonate

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Alka-Seltzer

PLUS®

SEVERE

Cold

& Flu

CITRUS

Acetaminophen / Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

Chlorpheniramine Maleate / Antihistamine

Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough Suppressant

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride / Nasal Decongestant

20 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

• Fever & Body Ache
• Cough
• Nasal Congestion
• Runny Nose
• Sore Throat