ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD AND COUGH- aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine bitartrate tablet, effervescent 
Bayer HealthCare LLC.

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Alka-Seltzer Plus® Cold & Cough Effervescent Tablets

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg

Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

Uses

 temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold with cough:

 ·minor aches and pains  ·headache  ·cough

 ·runny nose  ·nasal and sinus congestion

 ·sneezing  ·sore throat

 ·temporarily reduces fever

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

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 and ask a doctor if

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

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

Directions

● 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 information

Other information

each tablet contains: sodium 416 mg

● Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 9 mg Per Tablet

● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric

acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethicone, docusate sodium, FD&C

red #40, flavors, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium

bicarbonate

Questions or comments?

Questions or comments?1-800-986-0369 (Mon - Fri 9AM -

5PM EST)

Alka-Seltzer

PLUS®

Cold &

Cough

CITRUS

ASPIRIN (NSAID) / Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer

Chlorpheniramine Maleate/Antihistamine

Dextromethorphan HBr/Cough Suppresant

Phenylephrine Bitartrate/Nasal Decongestant

20 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

Package label

ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD AND COUGH 
aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine bitartrate tablet, effervescent
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-1555
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN325 mg
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE2 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE (UNII: 27O3Q5ML57) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE7.8 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0)  
MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
CALCIUM SILICATE (UNII: S4255P4G5M)  
FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize25mm
FlavorCITRUSImprint Code ASP;CandC
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:0280-1555-2010 in 1 CARTON09/14/2018
12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph finalpart34109/14/2018
Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)

Revised: 10/2022
Document Id: eb3d2901-b816-2ac4-e053-2a95a90ada96
Set id: 75862805-2cfe-fb45-e053-2991aa0a1403
Version: 4
Effective Time: 20221017
 
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