FDA Label for Alka-seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Sinus Congestion And Pain Powerfast Fizz
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- OTHER
- OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- USES
- WARNINGS
- OTC - DO NOT USE
- OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
- OTC - WHEN USING
- OTC - STOP USE
- OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
- OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
- OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENT
- OTC - QUESTIONS
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Alka-seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Sinus Congestion And Pain 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.
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
Acetaminophen 325 mg…………….………...Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg……………………..……..Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg……………Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg………………….Nasal decongestant
Uses
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- cough
- sore throat
- runny nose
- sneezing
- nasal congestion · sinus
temporarily reduces fever
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
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
- in children under 12 years of age
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
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 children
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.
Dosage & Administration
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 10 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 78 mg; sodium 356 mg
store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive Ingredient
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
Otc - Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)
Package Label.Principal Display Panel
Alka-Seltzer Plus®
MAXIMUM STRENGTH
Sinus
Congestion
& Pain
PowerFast Fizz™
Berry
New!
Actaminophen/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr/Cough Supressant
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/Nasal Decongestant
- Sinus Congestion & Pressure
- Nasal Congestion
- Headache, Body Ache, Sore Throat
- Runny Nose, Sneezing
- Cough
20 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
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