Label: ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, effervescent

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated November 26, 2019

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  • Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each tablet)

    Acetaminophen 250 mg

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

    Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg

    Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Purposes

    Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Antihistamine

    Cough suppressant

    Nasal decongestant

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    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

    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

    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 DOCTOR

    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 DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    ● taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    ● taking sedatives or tranquilizers

  • WHEN USING

    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

    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

  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    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

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    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 SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information

    ● each tablet contains: sodium 416 mg

    ● Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.6 mg Per Tablet

    ● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

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

  • QUESTIONS

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

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Alka-Seltzer

    PLUS®

    SEVERE

    Cold

    & Flu

    CITRUS

    Acetaminophen / Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

    Chlorpheniramine Maleate / Antihistamine

    Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough Suppressant

    Phenylephrine Hydrochloride / Nasal Decongestant

    • Fever & Body Ache
    • Cough
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Runny Nose
    • Sore Throat

    20 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

    Carton 20 count

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, effervescent
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-1560
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN250 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE2 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    SACCHARIN SODIUM (UNII: SB8ZUX40TY)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize25mm
    FlavorCITRUSImprint Code ASP;FLU
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0280-1560-2010 in 1 CARTON07/03/2017
    12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/03/2017
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)