ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD MEDICINE SPARKLING ORIGINAL- aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine bitartrate tablet, effervescent 
R J General Corporation

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Alka-Seltzer Plus ® Cold Medicine Sparkling Original

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)Purposes
*
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID) *Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mgAntihistamine
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mgNasal decongestant

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
  • 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
    • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
    • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
    • 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 this product

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • you may get drowsy
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

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 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
  • 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 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

  • each tablet contains: sodium 474 mg
  • Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 8.4 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)

Dist. by: Bayer HealthCare LLC
Whippany, NJ 07981

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Tablet Carton

Alka-
Seltzer
PLUS ®
Aspirin (NSAID) / Pain reliever-
fever reducer • Chlorpheniramine
maleate / Antihistamine • Phenylephrine
bitartrate / Nasal decongestant

COLD
FORMULA

SPARKLING
ORIGINAL

Nasal Congestion • Runny Nose
Headache & Body Ache
Sore Throat • Sinus Pressure

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Tablet Carton
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD MEDICINE SPARKLING ORIGINAL 
aspirin, chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine bitartrate tablet, effervescent
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:70264-015(NDC:0280-1400)
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
PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE (UNII: 27O3Q5ML57) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE7.8 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
CALCIUM SILICATE (UNII: S4255P4G5M)  
DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
DOCUSATE SODIUM (UNII: F05Q2T2JA0)  
MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
POVIDONE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
SODIUM BENZOATE (UNII: OJ245FE5EU)  
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize25mm
FlavorImprint Code ALKA;SELTZER;PLUS
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:70264-015-0130 in 1 CARTON04/10/200808/05/2022
12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart34304/10/200808/05/2022
Labeler - R J General Corporation (122542830)
Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
R J General Corporation122542830repack(70264-015)

Revised: 12/2022
 
R J General Corporation