Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Day Cold and Flu PowerMax Gels

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each capsule)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

Uses

· temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:

· minor aches and pains · headache · cough

· sore throat · nasal and sinus congestion

· 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

● 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

● cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

● 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

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

· adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water

every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as

directed by a doctor.

· children under 12 years: do not use

Other information

● store at room temperature. Avoid temperatures above 25°C (77°F).

Inactive ingredients FD&C yellow #6, ferric oxide, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]