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Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold, Mucus and Congestion

Bayer HealthCare LLC, Consumer Care

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold, Mucus & Congestion Liquid Gels


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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

Active ingredients (in each capsule) Purposes
Acetaminophen 250 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg Cough suppressant
Guaifenesin 200 mg Expectorant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg Nasal decongestant

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold, Mucus and Congestion Uses

  • helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion and pressure
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • cough
    • sore throat
  • relieves the impulse to cough to help you get to sleep
  • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Liver warning

This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

  • more than 12 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product
  • 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

  • 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
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema
  • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)

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 12 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
  • children under 12 years: do not use

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold, Mucus and Congestion Other information

  • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, simethicone, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

Questions or comments?

1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.alkaseltzerplus.com

Distributed by:
Bayer HealthCare LLC
P.O. Box 1910
Morristown, NJ 07962-1910

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 20 Capsule Blister Pack Carton

Alka-
Seltzer
PLUS
®
Acetaminophen / Pain reliever-fever
reducer • Dextromethorphan
hydrobromide / Cough suppressant • Guaifenesin /
Expectorant • Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal
decongestant

NEW!

MULTI-SYMPTOM

SEVERE COLD,
MUCUS & CONGESTION

Relieves Headache, Fever & Sore Throat • Controls Cough
Relieves Nasal & Chest Congestion • Thins & Loosens Mucus

20 LIQUID GELS (Liquid Filled Capsules)

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold, Mucus and Congestion

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold, Mucus and Congestion

Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and Phenylephrine hydrochloride CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED

Product Information

Product Type Human otc drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:0280-1159
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ACETAMINOPHEN ACETAMINOPHEN 250 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE DEXTROMETHORPHAN 10 mg
Guaifenesin GUAIFENESIN 200 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride PHENYLEPHRINE 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
FD&C RED NO. 40
GELATIN
GLYCERIN
mannitol
polyethylene glycol 400
POVIDONE K30
propylene glycol
water
SHELLAC
SORBITAN
sorbitol
titanium dioxide

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
RED 20 mm AS;M OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 20 in 1 BLISTER PACK
2 NDC:0280-1159-20 1 in 1 CARTON

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
part part341 2013-08-01


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