alka-seltzer plus® maximum strength sinus, allergy & cough powermax gels

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

Active ingredients (in each capsule)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg

Doxylamine Succinate 6.25 mg

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

Uses

· temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper

respiratory allergies:

· runny nose · sneezing

· itching of the nose or throat · itchy, watery eyes

· temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:

· minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat

· nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure

· temporarily reduces fever

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 40ºC (104ºF).

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.

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

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Ask a doctor before use if you have

● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure

● thyroid disease ● diabetes

● cough that occurs 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

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

Inactive ingredients D&C yellow No.10, FD&C blue No.1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

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

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

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

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

Active ingredients (in each capsule)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg

Doxylamine Succinate 6.25 mg

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

Uses

· temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper

respiratory allergies:

· runny nose · sneezing

· itching of the nose or throat · itchy, watery eyes

· temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:

· minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat

· nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure

· temporarily reduces fever

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 40ºC (104ºF).

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.

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

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers

Ask a doctor before use if you have

● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure

● thyroid disease ● diabetes

● cough that occurs 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

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

Inactive ingredients D&C yellow No.10, FD&C blue No.1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

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

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

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