Label: ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND COUGH POWERFAST FIZZ- aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine bitartrate tablet, effervescent
- NDC Code(s): 0280-0023-01, 0280-0023-02, 0280-0023-03
- Packager: Bayer Healthcare LLC.
- Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: OTC monograph final
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ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*….……..…………...Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg……………..…………...…Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg………….…Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg.......…………….…..Nasal decongestant
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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WARNINGS
Warnings
Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
· hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
● are age 60 or older
● have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
● take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
● take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs
(aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
● have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
● take more or for a longer time than directed
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.
● 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
● stomach bleeding warning applies to you
● you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
● you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis,
or kidney disease
● you are taking a diuretic
● you have
● asthma ● 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
· gout · diabetes · arthritis
● taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using
When using this product
● do not exceed recommended dosage
· may cause marked drowsiness
● avoid alcoholic drinks
● excitability may occur, especially in children
● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use
Stop use and ask a doctor if
· an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
● you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
● feel faint ● vomit blood ● have bloody or black stools
● have stomach pain that does not get better
· 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 a 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
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND COUGH POWERFAST FIZZ
aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine bitartrate tablet, effervescentProduct Information Product Type HUMAN OTC DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:0280-0023 Route of Administration ORAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN 325 mg CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 2 mg PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE (UNII: 27O3Q5ML57) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE 7.8 mg Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength CALCIUM SILICATE (UNII: S4255P4G5M) DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O) ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL) POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E) POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: HM5Z15LEBN) SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4) SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A) Product Characteristics Color white Score no score Shape ROUND Size 25mm Flavor CITRUS Imprint Code ASP;CandC Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:0280-0023-01 10 in 1 CARTON 04/01/2020 1 2 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 2 NDC:0280-0023-02 24 in 1 CARTON 03/09/2022 2 2 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 3 NDC:0280-0023-03 12 in 1 CARTON 03/30/2023 3 2 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date OTC monograph final part341 04/01/2020 Labeler - Bayer Healthcare LLC. (112117283)
