Alka-seltzer Plus Severe Cold And Flu Powerfast Fizz Tablet, Effervescent
FDA Label NDC 70264-016

Drug Facts

• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
• temporarily reduces fever

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

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• each tablet contains: potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg
• store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, FDC red #40, FDC yellow #6, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povioone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose.

Alka-
Seltzer
PLUS ^®
Acetaminophen / Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate / Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide / Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride / Nasal decongestant

COLD
FORMULA

SPARKLING
ORIGINAL

Nasal Congestion • Runny Nose
Headache & Body Ache
Sore Throat • Sinus Pressure

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