Alka-seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Sinus Congestion And Pain Powerfast Fizz Tablet, Effervescent
FDA Label NDC 0280-0055

Drug Facts

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

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

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.

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• 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 operating machinery
• excitability may occur, especially in children

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

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

• 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 information

each tablet contains: potassium 78 mg; sodium 356 mg

store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

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Alka-Seltzer Plus®

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Sinus

Congestion

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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

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