Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Day and Night Effervescent Tablets UI 1614460 & 1614459
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Drug Facts
Alka-Seltzer Plus® Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Day Effervescent Tablets
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*…….………………………..Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg……………………Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg.......……....…....…………..Nasal decongestant
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold with cough: minor aches and painsheadachesinus congestion and pressurecoughsore throatnasal congestion
- temporarily reduces fever
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
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: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
· hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock
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
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.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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 itsingredients
● 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 •thyroid •disease diabetescough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate glandpersistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysemaa sodium-restricted diet
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking a prescription drug for goutdiabetesarthritis
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
- 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
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- 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.
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
- do not take more than the recommended dose
- do not take the Day and Night products at the same time; wait 4 hours after taking the last Night dose before taking the Day product
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 12 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, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, flavor, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST)
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
Alka-Seltzer Plus® Cold PowerFast Fizz Night Effervescent Tablets
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*…….…………………..Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg ……….……..…..………...…Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg……..…..……Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg.......…………..…...….Nasal decongestant
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: minor aches and pains headache runny nose sinus congestion and pressure cough sneezingsore throat nasal congestion
- temporarily reduces fever
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
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: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
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.
- hives
- facial swelling ·
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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 asthmadiabetesthyroid disease
- glaucoma
- cough that occurs 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 a prescription drug for goutdiabetesarthritis
- 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
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
- 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
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- 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. 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
- do not take more than the recommended dose
- do not take the Day and Night products at the same time; wait 4 hours after taking the last Day dose before taking the Night product
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 12 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
DAY/CITRUS
NIGHT LEMON
POWERFAST FIZZ™
DAY NON-DROWSY
ASPIRIN (NSAID)/Pain Reliever - Fever Reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr/Cough Suppressant
PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE/Nasal Decongestant
16 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
NEW NIGHT DOSING DIRECTIONS
NIGHT
Aspirin (NSAID)/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate/Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine Bitartrate/Nasal Decongestant
8 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
- Nasal Decongestant
- Headache + Body Ache
- Cough
- Sore Throat
- Sinus Pressure
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
SEVERE COLD
DAY/CITRUS
NIGHT LEMON
POWERFAST FIZZ™
DAY NON-DROWSY
ASPIRIN (NSAID)/Pain Reliever - Fever Reducer
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr/Cough Suppressant
PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE/Nasal Decongestant
Nasal Decongestant Headache + Body Ache Cough Sore Throat Sinus Pressure
32 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
NEW NIGHT DOSING DIRECTIONS
NIGHT
Aspirin (NSAID)/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate/Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine Bitartrate/Nasal Decongestant
Nasal congestion Headache + Body Ache Cough Runny Nose Sore Throat
16 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS