ALKA-SELTZER PLUS NIGHT COLD MEDICINE- aspirin, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine bitartrate, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, effervescent
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Consumer Care
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Active ingredients (in each tablet) | Purposes |
Aspirin 500 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg | Antihistamine |
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
- minor aches and pains
- sinus congestion and pressure
- sore throat
- headache
- cough
- nasal congestion
- runny nose
- sneezing
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Reye's syndrome
Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin.
Allergy alert
Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
Alcohol warning
If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.
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 you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- 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.
- in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain) that last or come back
- bleeding problems
- ulcers
- asthma
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
- thyroid disease
- 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 a prescription drug for
- anticoagulation (blood thinning)
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
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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
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- 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
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- 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.
It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water at bedtime (may be taken every 4 to 6 hours). Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
- children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
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each tablet contains: sodium 474 mg
- Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.6 mg per tablet
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethylpolysiloxane, docusate sodium, flavors, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate
Questions or comments?
1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST) or www.alkaseltzerplus.com
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Shipper Label
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS®
NIGHT COLD FORMULA
3200 TABLETS 1600 PIECES
SHIPPER
CODE
1 00 16500 54213 8
MADE IN
MEXICO
PRODUCT CODE
82411594
STORE AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE.
AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT
Bayer HealthCare LLC
Consumer Care
P.O. Box 1910, Morristown, NJ
07962-1910 USA