Label: ALKA-SELTZER PLUS DAY AND NIGHT SEVERE COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and doxylamine succinate kit

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Alka-Seltzer Plus ®
    Severe Cold + Flu Day

    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

    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

    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
    • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
    • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
    • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

    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
    • take every 4 hours; do not exceed 6 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 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 and sodium 6 mg
    • store at room temperature
  • 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 9AM - 5PM EST)

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Alka-Seltzer Plus ®
    Severe Cold + Flu Night

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each packet)Purposes
    Acetaminophen 650 mgPain reliever/fever reducer
    Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mgCough suppressant
    Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mgAntihistamine
    Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mgNasal decongestant
  • Uses

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

    Liver warning

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

    • more than 5 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

    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
    • 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

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
    • 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

    • 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
    • take every 4 hours; do not exceed 5 packets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
    • adults and children 12 years and over: 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 and sodium 5 mg
    • store at room temperature
  • Inactive ingredients

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

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Dist. by: Bayer HealthCare LLC
    Whippany, NJ 07981

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

    Alka-Seltzer
    PLUS ®

    SEVERE COLD + FLU

    Honey Lemon Zest
    Fast Relief Mix-In Packets

    DAYNON-DROWSY

    Acetaminophen / Pain reliever-fever reducer

    Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal decongestant

    Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough suppressant

    Guaifenesin / Expectorant

    • Nasal Congestion

    • Headache & Body Ache
    • Cough • Sore Throat• Mucus

    • Fever •Chest Congestion

    NIGHT

    Acetaminophen / Pain reliever-fever reducer

    Doxylamine succinate / Antihistamine

    Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal decongestant

    Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough suppressant

    • Nasal Congestion

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

    6 DAY PACKETS + 6 NIGHT PACKETS

    12 TOTAL

    Carton 12 count

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA-SELTZER PLUS DAY AND NIGHT SEVERE COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and doxylamine succinate kit
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-0924
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0280-0924-121 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/01/201403/31/2020
    Quantity of Parts
    Part #Package QuantityTotal Product Quantity
    Part 16 PACKET
    Part 26 PACKET
    Part 1 of 2
    ALKA-SELTZER PLUS DAY SEVERE COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution
    Product Information
    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)  
    HONEY (UNII: Y9H1V576FH)  
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    STEARIC ACID (UNII: 4ELV7Z65AP)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TARTARIC ACID (UNII: W4888I119H)  
    TRIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE (UNII: 91D9GV0Z28)  
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    LEMON (UNII: 24RS0A988O)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColoryellowScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorLEMON, HONEYImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    11 in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/01/2014
    Part 2 of 2
    ALKA-SELTZER PLUS NIGHT SEVERE COLD AND FLU 
    acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, and phenylephrine hydrochloride powder, for solution
    Product Information
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN650 mg
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE20 mg
    DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE (UNII: V9BI9B5YI2) (DOXYLAMINE - UNII:95QB77JKPL) DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE12.5 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE10 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)  
    MENTHOL (UNII: L7T10EIP3A)  
    LEMON (UNII: 24RS0A988O)  
    HONEY (UNII: Y9H1V576FH)  
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    SILICON DIOXIDE (UNII: ETJ7Z6XBU4)  
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    TARTARIC ACID (UNII: W4888I119H)  
    TRIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE (UNII: 91D9GV0Z28)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColoryellowScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorHONEY, LEMONImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    11 in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/01/2014
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34107/01/2014
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)