Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cold & Cough Liquid Gels
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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. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
Description
Alka-Seltzer Plus® Maximum Strength Cold & Cough Liquid Gels. Acetaminophen / pain reliever-fever reducer. Chlorpheniramine meleate / antihistamine. Dextromethorphan HBr / cough suppressant. Phenylephrine GCl / nasal decongestant. Cough. Nasal congestion. Runny nose. Headache & body ache. Sinus pressure. Bayer. 20 Liquid gels (Liquid filled capsules).Other Description
Maximum strength per 4 hour dose. Bayer, the Bayer Cross and Alka-Seltzer Plus are registered trademarks of Bayer. Does not contain Aspirin. Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (mon-fri 9 am - 5 pm EST). Parents: Learn about teen medicine abuse www.stopmedicineabuse.org. © 2017 Bayer.Ingredients
Active Ingredients (In each Capsule) - Purposes. Acetaminophen 325mg - Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer. Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg - Antihistamine. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10mg - Cough Suppressant. Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5mg - Nasal Decongestant. Inactive Ingredients: D&C Red #33, FD&C Blue #1, Gelatin, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol, Povidone, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Shellac, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution, Titanium Dioxide.Warnings
Do not use if blister is cut or broken.Liver Warning:
This product contains acetaminophen.
Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
More than 4,000mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours.
With other drugs containing acetaminophen.
3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product.
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.
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.
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.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
Taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.
Taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
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 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.
UPC
00016500555353