FDA Label for Alka-seltzer Plus Cold Day And Night Powermax Gels
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- 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
- OTC - QUESTIONS
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Alka-seltzer Plus Cold Day And Night Powermax Gels 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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Alka-Seltzer Plus® Maximum Strength Sinus Congestion & Pain Day PowerMax® Gels
Drug Facts
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Otc - Active Ingredient
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 325 mg…………….……….Pain reliever/fever reducer
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 · nasal congestion
· sinus congestion and pressure
· 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.
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
liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure
● thyroid disease ● diabetes
● cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus)
● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
or emphysema
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Otc - When Using
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
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.
Directions
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 the last Night dose before starting Day product.
· adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water
every 4 hours. Do not exceed 6 capsules in 12 hours or as directed
by a doctor.
· children under 12 years: do not use
Other Safety Information
Other information
● store at room temperature. Avoid temperatures above 40°C (104°F).
Inactive Ingredient
FD&C yellow #6, ferric oxide, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
Otc - Questions
Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM -5PM EST)
Package Display Label
Alka-Seltzer
PLUS®
Maximum Strength Sinus Congestion & Pain Day & Night PowerMax Gels
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