ALKA-SELTZER PLUS  NIGHT COLD MEDICINE- aspirin, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine bitartrate, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, effervescent 
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Consumer Care

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Alka-Seltzer Plus® Night Cold Formula
Effervescent Tablets

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)Purposes
Aspirin 500 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mgCough suppressant
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mgAntihistamine
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
    • minor aches and pains
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • sore throat
    • headache
    • cough
    • nasal congestion
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Reye's syndrome

Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin.

Allergy alert

Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock

Alcohol warning

If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.

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

  • if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • 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

  • stomach problems (such as heartburn, upset stomach, or stomach pain) that last or come back
  • bleeding problems
  • ulcers
  • asthma
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • diabetes
  • thyroid 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 a prescription drug for
    • anticoagulation (blood thinning)
    • diabetes
    • gout
    • arthritis
  • 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

  • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
  • 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
  • ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
  • 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.

It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water at bedtime (may be taken every 4 to 6 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 474 mg
  • Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.6 mg per tablet
  • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethylpolysiloxane, docusate sodium, flavors, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate

Questions or comments?

1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST) or www.alkaseltzerplus.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Shipper Label

ALKA-SELTZER PLUS®
NIGHT COLD FORMULA

3200 TABLETS 1600 PIECES

SHIPPER
CODE
1 00 16500 54213 8

MADE IN
MEXICO

PRODUCT CODE

82411594

STORE AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE.
AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT

Bayer HealthCare LLC
Consumer Care
P.O. Box 1910, Morristown, NJ
07962-1910 USA

Principal Display Panel – Shipper Label
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS   NIGHT COLD MEDICINE
aspirin, doxylamine succinate, phenylephrine bitartrate, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, effervescent
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-1430
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Aspirin (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (Aspirin - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) Aspirin500 mg
Doxylamine succinate (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2) (Doxylamine - UNII:95QB77JKPL) Doxylamine succinate6.25 mg
Phenylephrine bitartrate (UNII: 27O3Q5ML57) (Phenylephrine - UNII:1WS297W6MV) Phenylephrine bitartrate7.8 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (Dextromethorphan - UNII:7355X3ROTS) Dextromethorphan hydrobromide10 mg
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize26mm
FlavorLEMONImprint Code A;S;NT
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0280-1430-321600 in 1 CASE
12 in 1 POUCH
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH FINALpart34108/01/2010
Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC, Consumer Care (785159372)

Revised: 7/2010
 
Bayer HealthCare LLC, Consumer Care