Alka-seltzer Plus Cold Night Tablet, Effervescent
NDC 0280-1545
Product Information
Alka-seltzer Plus Cold Night (aspirin, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine bitartrate) is a OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG-approved product labeled by Bayer Healthcare Llc.. This medication is typically used as a adrenergic alpha1-agonists [moa]. It is supplied as a white tablet, effervescent for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 0280-1545 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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What is NDC 0280-1545?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- ASPIRIN 500 mg/1 - The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5)
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/1 - Methyl analog of DEXTRORPHAN that shows high affinity binding to several regions of the brain, including the medullary cough center. This compound is an NMDA receptor antagonist (RECEPTORS, N-METHYL-D-ASPARTATE) and acts as a non-competitive channel blocker. It is one of the widely used ANTITUSSIVES, and is also used to study the involvement of glutamate receptors in neurotoxicity.
- DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE 6.25 mg/1
- PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE 7.8 mg/1
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E)
- ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (Active Moiety)
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH)
- DEXTROMETHORPHAN (UNII: 7355X3ROTS) (Active Moiety)
- DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2)
- DOXYLAMINE (UNII: 95QB77JKPL) (Active Moiety)
- PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE (UNII: 27O3Q5ML57)
- PHENYLEPHRINE (UNII: 1WS297W6MV) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)
- DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0)
- ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)
- ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)
- CALCIUM SILICATE (UNII: S4255P4G5M)
- SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)
- POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
- SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)
- MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 1536503 - aspirin 500 MG / dextromethorphan HBr 10 MG / doxylamine succinate 6.25 MG / phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 1536503 - aspirin 500 MG / dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 MG / doxylamine succinate 6.25 MG / phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 1536503 - ASA 500 MG / Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 MG / doxylamine succinate 6.25 MG / Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
- Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - [CS]
- Antihistamine - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Decreased Platelet Aggregation - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Decreased Prostaglandin Production - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Histamine Receptor Antagonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Sigma-1 Agonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Sigma-1 Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Uncompetitive N-methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antagonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Uncompetitive NMDA Receptor Antagonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
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Patient Education
Aspirin
Prescription aspirin is used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by breakdown of the lining of the joints), systemic lupus erythematosus (condition in which the immune system attacks the joints and organs and causes pain and swelling) and certain other rheumatologic conditions (conditions in which the immune system attacks parts of the body). Nonprescription aspirin is used to reduce fever and to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches, menstrual periods, arthritis, toothaches, and muscle aches. Nonprescription aspirin is also used to prevent heart attacks in people who have had a heart attack in the past or who have angina (chest pain that occurs when the heart does not get enough oxygen). Nonprescription aspirin is also used to reduce the risk of death in people who are experiencing or who have recently experienced a heart attack. Nonprescription aspirin is also used to prevent ischemic strokes (strokes that occur when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain) or mini-strokes (strokes that occur when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked for a short time) in people who have had this type of stroke or mini-stroke in the past. Aspirin will not prevent hemorrhagic strokes (strokes caused by bleeding in the brain). Aspirin is in a group of medications called salicylates. It works by stopping the production of certain natural substances that cause fever, pain, swelling, and blood clots. Aspirin is also available in combination with other medications such as antacids, pain relievers, and cough and cold medications. This monograph only includes information about the use of aspirin alone. If you are taking a combination product, read the information on the package or prescription label or ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan is used to temporarily relieve cough caused by the common cold, the flu, or other conditions. Dextromethorphan will relieve a cough but will not treat the cause of the cough or speed recovery. Dextromethorphan is in a class of medications called antitussives. It works by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing.
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Doxylamine
Doxylamine is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Doxylamine is also used in combination with decongestants and other medications to relieve sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion caused by the common cold. Doxylamine should not be used to cause sleepiness in children. Doxylamine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
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Phenylephrine
Phenylephrine is used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It is also used to relieve sinus congestion and pressure. Phenylephrine will relieve symptoms but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery. Phenylephrine is in a class of medications called nasal decongestants. It works by reducing swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.
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