Alka Seltzer Cold Cold Flu Congestion Severe Fast Hot Liquid Day Night Kit
FDA Label NDC 0280-8284

Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions

Structured Product Label

The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Bayer Healthcare Llc. for the product Alka Seltzer Cold Cold Flu Congestion Severe Fast Hot Liquid Day Night (NDC 0280-8284). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.

This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding other, otc - purpose, uses, warnings, liver warning, sore throat warning, do not use, ask a doctor before use if you have, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.

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
Active ingredients (in each packet)Purposes
Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mgCough suppressant
Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mgAntihistamine
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mgNasal decongestant

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.

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
    • 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/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
    • 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are

  • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
  • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

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