FDA Label for Alka-seltzer Plus Cold And Flu
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- LIVER WARNING
- ALLERGY ALERT
- SORE THROAT WARNING
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING,
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- OTHER
- 25 COUNT BOX
- 30 COUNT BOX
Alka-seltzer Plus Cold And Flu Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.. 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.
Active Ingredients (In Each Tablet)
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
- minor aches and pains
- headache
- cough
- sore throat
- runny nose
- sneezing
- nasal and sinus congestion
- temporarily reduces fever
Liver Warning
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
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
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
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- liver disease
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
- a sodium restricted diet
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
- 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
When using this product
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
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 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: do not use
Other Information
Other information
- each tablet contains: potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive Ingredients
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin,
mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
Questions Or Comments?
Questions or comments?
1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)
Other
DO NOT USE IF INNER POUCH OR CARTON IS OPEN OR DAMAGED!
PACKAGE NOT CHILD RESISTANT!
25 Count Box
Alka-
Seltzer
Plus ®
SEVERE
Cold
& Flu
CITRUS
POWERFAST FIZZ™
ACETAMINOPHEN/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/Nasal Decongestan
- Fever &
- Body Ache
- Cough
- Nasal Congestion
- Runny Nose
- Sore Throat
[Bayer cross logo]
2 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS PER POUCH
30 Count Box
Alka-
Seltzer
Plus ®
SEVERE
Cold
& Flu
CITRUS
POWERFAST FIZZ™
ACETAMINOPHEN/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan HBr/Cough Suppressant
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/Nasal Decongestant
- Fever &
- Body Ache
- Cough
- Nasal Congestion
- Runny Nose
- Sore Throat
[Bayer cross logo]
2 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS PER POUCH
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