ASP Severe Cold Sparkling Original PowerFast Fizz UI1614456
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Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*…..………….……..Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg.……………..…...…….....Antihistamine
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg …........…………...Nasal decongestant
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
temporarily reduces fever
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- runny nose
- nasal congestion
- sneezing
- sore throat
- sinus congestion and pressure
WARNINGS SECTION
Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
● hives
● facial swelling
● asthma (wheezing)
● shock
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Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
● are age 60 or older
● have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
● take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
● take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
● have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
● take more or for a longer time than directed
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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.
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Do not use to sedate children.
Do not use
● if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
● 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
● stomach bleeding warning applies to you
● you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
● you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
● you are taking a diuretic
● you have
● asthma
● diabetes
● thyroid disease
● glaucoma
● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
● a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
● a sodium-restricted diet
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking a prescription drug for
taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- gout
- diabetes
- arthritis
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
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.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
● 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: potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg
● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, flavors, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
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
Sparkling Original
POWERFAST FIZZ™
NEW LESS RESIDUE
ASPIRIN (NSAID)/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Antihistamine
Phenylephrine Bitartrate/Nasal Decongestant
24 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
- Nasal Congestion
- Runny Nose
- Sore Throat
- Headache + Body Ache
- Sinus Pressure