Alka-seltzer Plus Cold And Flu Tablet, Effervescent
FDA Label NDC 85237-2830

Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

Purposes
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: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: 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 IF INNER POUCH OR CARTON IS OPEN OR DAMAGED!
PACKAGE NOT CHILD RESISTANT!

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
• 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

When using this product

• 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

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

• 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

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

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?
1-877-244--4400 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM cst)

Alka-

Seltzer

Plus ^®

CITRUS

FLAVOR

SEVERE Cold & Flu

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

4

Effervescent Tablets

Alka-

Seltzer

Plus ^®

CITRUS

FLAVOR

SEVERE Cold & Flu

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

4

Effervescent Tablets

Alka-

Seltzer

PLUS _®

CITRUS

FLAVOR

SEVERE COLD & FLU

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

2 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS PER POUCH

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