ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Cough Maximum Strength Fast Dissolve

Drug Facts

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

Uses

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

· minor aches and pains · headache · cough

· runny nose · nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure

· 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.

Label information

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

Label information

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 that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)

● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,

or emphysema

● a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

● a sodium-restricted diet

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis

● taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using

When using this product

● do not exceed recommended dosage

· may cause marked drowsiness

● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect

● avoid alcoholic drinks

● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

● excitability may occur, especially in children

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

· cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These

could be signs of a serious condition.

· ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

· nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Label information

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: potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg

● store between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).

Inactive ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone,
flavor, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

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