FDA Label for Alka-seltzer Plus Severe Cold And Flu Powerfast Fizz
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER
- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- INDICATIONS & USAGE
- WARNINGS
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - WHEN USING
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Alka-seltzer Plus Severe Cold And Flu Powerfast Fizz Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Bayer Healthcare Llc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Other
Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
Acetaminophen 250 mg…………….………...Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg……………………..……..Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg……………Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg………………….Nasal decongestant
Indications & Usage
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
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
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
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
● taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
● taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Otc - When Using
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 childre
Otc - Stop Use
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
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
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
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: potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg
● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive Ingredient
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
Questions Or Comments
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Package Label.Principal Display Panel
Alka-Seltzer®
PLUS
SEVERE
Cold
& Flu
CITRUS
POWERFAST FIZZ™
NEW IMPROVED FLAVOR
ACETAMINOPHEN/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr/ Cough Supressant
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/Nasal Decongestant
- Fever & Body Ache
- Cough
- Nasal Congestion
- Runny Nose
- Sore Throat
20 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
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