Label: ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COUGH AND SORE THROAT FIZZYCHEWS- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, chewable

  • NDC Code(s): 0280-0152-01, 0280-0152-02
  • 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

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

  • PURPOSE

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:

    · minor aches and pains · headache

    · cough · sore throat

    · temporarily reduces fever

  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if

    · adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours

    · child takes more than 5 doses in 24hours

    · taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen

    · adult has 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

    ● 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 6 years of age

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    ● liver disease

    ● cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

    ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,

    or emphysema

    ● a sodium restricted diet

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    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 childre


    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    · pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)

    · 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.

    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 6 doses (12 tablets) tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a

    doctor.

    · children 6 to under 12 years: take 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not

    exceed 5 doses (10 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 o C

    (104 o F)

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, betadex,

    carboxymethylcellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, ethylcellulose, flavors,

    magnesium stearate, 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

    Cough & Sore Throat FIZZY CHEWS

    ACETAMINOPHEN/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

    Dextromethorphan HBr/ Cough Supressant

    • Fever & Body Ache
    • Cough
    • Sore Throat

    ACTIVATES WITHOUT WATER

    24 CHEWABLE TABLETS

    ASP Fizzy Chews PDP

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COUGH AND SORE THROAT FIZZYCHEWS 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, chewable
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-0152
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE5 mg
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN162.5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    XYLITOL (UNII: VCQ006KQ1E)  
    BETADEX (UNII: JV039JZZ3A)  
    SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A (UNII: H8AV0SQX4D)  
    CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize17mm
    FlavorImprint Code ASP;13
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0280-0152-012 in 1 CARTON04/01/2024
    18 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:0280-0152-023 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)