Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine hydrochloride ASPIRIN ASPIRIN DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE ACESULFAME POTASSIUM ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID FD&C RED NO. 40 CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE CHLORPHENIRAMINE MAGNESIUM STEARATE MALTODEXTRIN MANNITOL SACCHARIN SODIUM SODIUM BICARBONATE ASP;FLU
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Alka-Seltzer PLUS® SEVERE Cold & Flu CITRUS Acetaminophen / Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer Chlorpheniramine Maleate / Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough Suppressant Phenylephrine Hydrochloride / Nasal Decongestant Fever & Body Ache Cough Nasal Congestion Runny Nose Sore Throat 20 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS Carton 20 count
- Alka-Seltzer PLUS® SEVERE Cold & Flu CITRUS Acetaminophen / Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer Chlorpheniramine Maleate / Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough Suppressant Phenylephrine Hydrochloride / Nasal Decongestant Fever & Body Ache Cough Nasal Congestion Runny Nose Sore Throat 20 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS Carton 20 count
Overview
Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · nasal and sinus congestion · temporarily reduces fever
Indications & Usage
Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · nasal and sinus congestion · temporarily reduces fever
Dosage & Administration
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
Warnings & Precautions
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
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant
Do Not Use
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
When Using
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
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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
Keep Out of Reach of Children
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
Questions
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