ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND FLU POWERFAST FIZZ- chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, effervescent
R J General Corporation
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Active ingredients (in each tablet) | Purposes |
Acetaminophen 250 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine |
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning:
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
- with other drugs containing acetaminophen
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Allergy alert:
Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include:
- skin reddening
- blisters
- rash
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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
- a sodium restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
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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
- 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
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each tablet contains: potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, FDC red #40, FDC yellow #6, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povioone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose.
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 60 Tablet Carton
Alka-
Seltzer
PLUS
®
Acetaminophen / Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate / Antihistamine
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide / Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride / Nasal decongestant
COLD
FORMULA
SPARKLING
ORIGINAL
Nasal Congestion • Runny Nose
Headache & Body Ache
Sore Throat • Sinus Pressure