ALKA-SELTZER PLUS DAY AND NIGHT SEVERE COLD AND FLU- acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and doxylamine succinate
Bayer HealthCare LLC.
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Alka-Seltzer Plus
®
Severe Cold + Flu Day
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each packet) | Purposes |
Acetaminophen 500 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg | Cough suppressant |
Guaifenesin 400 mg | Expectorant |
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg | Nasal 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)
Alka-Seltzer Plus
®
Severe Cold + Flu Night
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each packet) | Purposes |
Acetaminophen 650 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 20 mg | Cough suppressant |
Doxylamine succinate 12.5 mg | Antihistamine |
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg | Nasal 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)
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

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