Label: ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD AND FLU FIZZYCHEWS- chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, chewable

  • NDC Code(s): 0280-0151-01, 0280-0151-02
  • Packager: Bayer HealthCare LLC.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated March 26, 2024

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes

    Acetaminophen 162.5 mg………….………...Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg……………………..……..Antihistamine

    Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg…….………Cough suppressant

  • PURPOSE

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:

    · minor aches and pains · headache · cough

    · runny nose · sneezing · sore throat

    · temporarily reduces fever

  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    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

    ● 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 ● 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

    ● marked drowsiness may occur

    ● avoid alcoholic drinks

    ● excitability may occur, especially in children

    ● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

    ● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery


    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.

    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

    Directions

    · do not take more than the recommended dose

    · adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours.

    Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.

    · do not swallow tablets whole. Chew or crush tablets completely

    before swallowing.

    · children under 12 years: do not use

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information

    each tablet contains: sodium 17 mg

    ● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40 oC

    (104 oF)

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, betadex,

    carboxymethylcellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, ethylcellulose, flavors,

    magnesium searate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene,

    sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic

    acid, sucralose, xylitol

  • Questions or comments

    Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Alka-Seltzer®

    PLUS

    Orange Flavor

    Cold

    & Flu

    FIZZY CHEWS

    ACETAMINOPHEN/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

    Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Antihistamine

    Dextromethorphan HBr/ Cough Supressant

    Phenylephrine Hydrochloride/Nasal Decongestant

    • Cough
    • Runny Nose
    • Sneezing
    • Fever & Body Ache
    • Sore Throat

    ACTIVATES

    WITHOUT

    WATER

    24 CHEWABLE TABLETS

    ASP Cold and Flu FizzyChews

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD AND FLU FIZZYCHEWS 
    chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-0151
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE2 mg
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN162.5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A (UNII: H8AV0SQX4D)  
    XYLITOL (UNII: VCQ006KQ1E)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    BETADEX (UNII: JV039JZZ3A)  
    MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE 102 SCG (UNII: HHJ82DN6MJ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code ASP;11
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0280-0151-013 in 1 CARTON04/01/2024
    18 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:0280-0151-022 in 1 CARTON04/01/2024
    28 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01204/01/2024
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)