Alka-Seltzer Plus – Maximum Strength Cold & Cough Power Max Gels – 16 Ct
DRUG FACTS:
Active Ingredients (in each capsule) | Â | Purposes |
Acetaminophen | 325 mg | Â Pain reliever/fever reducer |
Chlorpheniramine maleate | 2 mg | Antihistamine |
Dextromethorphan | Â | Â |
hydrobromide | 10 mg | Cough suppressant |
Phenylephrine hydrochloride | 5 mg | Nasal decongestant |
Inactive Ingredients:
D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene Ord, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbrtol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide Â
USES:
• Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
- Minor aches and pains
- Sinus congestion/pressure
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Nasal congestion
- Sore throat
- Sneezing
• 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
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.
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 (MA01) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks alter stopping the MA01 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 skins or symptoms.
OTHER INFORMATION:
- Store at room temperature.
Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).
Questions? 1-800-986-0369
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