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FDA Label for Alka-seltzer Plus Day Severe Cold Plus Flu

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Table of Contents

    1. OTHER
    2. OTC - PURPOSE
    3. USES
    4. LIVER WARNING
    5. SORE THROAT WARNING
    6. DO NOT USE
    7. ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
    8. OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
    9. OTC - WHEN USING
    10. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
    11. OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING
    12. OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
    13. DIRECTIONS
    14. OTHER INFORMATION
    15. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    16. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
    17. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 6 PACKET CARTON

Alka-seltzer Plus Day Severe Cold Plus Flu 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

Dist. by: Bayer HealthCare LLC
Whippany, NJ 07981


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredients (in each packet)Purposes
Acetaminophen 500 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mgCough suppressant
Guaifenesin 400 mgExpectorant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mgNasal decongestant

Uses



  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • sore throat
    • cough
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
    • temporarily reduces fever

Liver Warning



This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 6 packets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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



  • 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 Before Use If You Have



  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

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


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



  • do not take more than the recommended dose
  • take every 4 hours; do not exceed 6 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
  • adults and children 12 years and over: dissolve contents of one packet in 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
  • children under 12 years: do not use

Other Information



  • each packet contains: potassium 5 mg and sodium 6 mg
  • store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients



acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, compressible sugar, D&C yellow #10, dental-type silica, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, stearic acid, sucralose, tartaric acid, tribasic calcium phosphate


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