ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD AND COUGH- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled 
Bayer HealthCare LLC.

Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.

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Alka-Seltzer Plus ® COLD & COUGH FORMULA

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each capsule)Purposes
Acetaminophen 325 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mgAntihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mgCough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • nasal and sinus congestion
    • cough
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • sore throat
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 12 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
  • with other drugs containing acetaminophen
  • 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product

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.
  • 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

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 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 12 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
  • children under 12 years: do not use

Other information

store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, hypromellose, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 400, polyethylene glycol 600, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.alkaseltzerplus.com

Distributed by:
Bayer HealthCare LLC
Consumer Care
P.O. Box 1910
Morristown, NJ 07962-1910 USA

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 40 Capsule Carton

Alka-Seltzer
Plus
®

COLD & COUGH
FORMULA
Cough
Nasal Congestion
Runny Nose
Headache + Body Ache
Sinus Pressure

Acetaminophen / Pain reliever-fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate / Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide / Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal decongestant

40
LIQUID GELS

(Liquid Filled Capsules)

Principal Display Panel - 40 Capsule Carton
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS  COLD AND COUGH
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-1130
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN325 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE2 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (UNII: REK4960K2U)  
BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)  
D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)  
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)  
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)  
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
HYPROMELLOSES (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)  
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 600 (UNII: NL4J9F21N9)  
POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)  
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)  
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
Product Characteristics
ColorpurpleScoreno score
ShapeOVALSize20mm
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0280-1130-401 in 1 CARTON06/01/201108/31/2014
140 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart34106/01/201108/31/2014
Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)

Revised: 12/2017
 
Bayer HealthCare LLC.