Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Day and Night Cold and Flu

Drug Facts

Alka-Seltzer Plus

Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold & Flu Liquid Gels

Active ingredients (in each capsule) Purposes

Acetaminophen 325 mg…………….……….Pain reliever/fever reducer

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg…………..Cough suppressant

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg…………………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.

Label information

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

Label information

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

Label information

Label information

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.

Label information

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

Label information

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

Label information

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 excessive heat above 40°C

(104°F).

Inactive ingredients FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, light mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

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

Alka-Seltzer Plus® Maximum Strength Night Cold & Flu Liquid Gels

Active ingredients (in each capsule) Purposes

Acetaminophen 325 mg…………….………...Pain reliever/fever reducer

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg……………Cough suppressant

Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg……………………………...Antihistamine

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg.....……………...Nasal decongestant

Uses

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

· minor aches and pains · headache

· nasal and sinus congestion · cough · sore throat

· runny nose · sneezing

· 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.

Label information

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

Label information

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

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

● taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

● taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Label information

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

Label information

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

Label information

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 excessive heat above 40°C

(104°F).

Inactive ingredients D&C yellow #10, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, light mineral oil, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

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

Alka-Seltzer Plus®

DAY NON-DROWSY

ACETAMINOPHEN / Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough Suppresant

Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal Decongestant

• Nasal Congestion
• Headache & Body Ache
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Sinus Congestion

12 LIQUID GELS

(LIQUID-FILLED CAPSULES)

Night

ACETAMINOPHEN / Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer

Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough Suppresant

Doxylamine Succinate / Antihistamine

Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal Decongestant

• Nasal Congestion
• Headache & Body Ache
• Cough
• Runny Nose
• Sore Throat

8 LIQUID GELS

(LIQUID FILLED CAPSULES)

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