Label: ALKA SELTZER COLD COLD FLU AND CONGESTION SEVERE FAST HOT LIQUID DAY- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated June 1, 2026

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    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each packet)Purposes
    Acetaminophen 500 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mgCough suppressant
    Guaifenesin 400 mgExpectorant
    Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

    • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
      • minor aches and pains
      • headache
      • sore throat
      • cough
      • nasal congestion
      • sinus congestion and pressure
    • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus
    • temporarily reduces fever
  • Warnings

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    Liver warning

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

    • more than 6 packets 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

    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 12 years of age

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • liver disease
    • heart disease
    • high blood pressure
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
    • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

    When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

    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 every 4 hours; do not exceed 6 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
    • dissolve contents of one packet in 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
    • children under 12 years: do not use
  • Other information

    • each packet contains: potassium 5 mg; sodium 5 mg
    • store between 20 oC to 25 oC (68 oF to 77 oF)
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, compressible sugar, D&C yellow #10, dental-type silica, FD&C red #40, flavors, maltodextrin, povidone, pregelatinized starch, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, stearic acid, sucralose, tartaric acid, tribasic calcium phosphate

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 8AM - 8PM EST)

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    Dist. by: Bayer HealthCare LLC
    Whippany, NJ 07981

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA SELTZER COLD COLD FLU AND CONGESTION SEVERE FAST HOT LIQUID DAY 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-8273
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN500 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg
    GUAIFENESIN (UNII: 495W7451VQ) (GUAIFENESIN - UNII:495W7451VQ) GUAIFENESIN400 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TARTARIC ACID (UNII: W4888I119H)  
    TRIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE (UNII: 91D9GV0Z28)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColoryellowScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorLEMON, HONEYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0280-8273-066 in 1 CARTON06/01/2026
    11 in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01206/01/2026
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Contract Pharmacal Corp.968335112manufacture(0280-8273)