ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND FLU FORMULA- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride granule, effervescent 
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 Severe ® Cold & Flu Formula

Drug Facts

Active ingredients
(in each tablet)
Purposes
Acetaminophen 250 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
    • cough
    • sore throat
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • nasal and sinus congestion
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Liver warning

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

  • more than 8 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • 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
  • 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: sodium 416 mg
  • Phenylketonurics: Contain Phenylalanine 5.6 mg Per Tablet
  • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, FD&C red #40, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, saccharin sodium, sodium bicarbonate

Questions or comments?

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 Tablet Carton

Alka-

Seltzer

PLUS
®

Acetaminophen / Pain reliever-

fever reducer • Chlorpheniramine

maleate / Antihistamine • Dextromethorphan hydro-

bromide / Cough suppressant • Phenylephrine

hydrochloride / Nasal decongestant

SEVERE

COLD & FLU


FORMULA

CITRUS

Fever & Body Ache

Cough • Nasal Congestion

Runny Nose • Sore Throat

20 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

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ALKA-SELTZER PLUS  SEVERE COLD AND FLU FORMULA
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride granule, effervescent
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-7055
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN250 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
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScore    
ShapeOVALSize25mm
FlavorImprint Code ASP;FLU
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0280-7055-201 in 1 CARTON07/02/201211/01/2020
120 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart34107/02/201211/01/2020
Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)

Revised: 2/2018
 
Bayer HealthCare LLC.