ALKA-SELTZER PLUS Cold Day & Night Effervescent
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
• minor aches and pains • headache • runny nose
• sinus congestion and pressure • cough • sneezing • sore throat
• nasal congestion • temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
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. Reye’s syndrome:
Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: Allergy alert:
● hives ● facial swelling ● asthma (wheezing) ● shock
This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you Stomach bleeding warning:
● 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
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. Sore throat warning:
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
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 ● thyroid disease ● diabetes
● 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
● taking a prescription drug for
● gout ● diabetes ● arthritis
● 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
● may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
● adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water at bedtime (may be taken every 4 to 6 hours). Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. ● children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
sodium 476 mg ● Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.6 mg Per Tablet ● each tablet contains:
● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethicone, docusate sodium, flavors (natural & artificial), mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate
Questions?
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