Alka-Seltzer Plus (acetaminophen 325 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg) Dailymed
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Active ingredients (in each capsule) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg Cough suppressant Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg Antihistamine Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg Nasal decongestant
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:
- nasal congestion
- sinus congestion and pressure
- headache
- minor aches and pains
- cough
- temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning
This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
- more than 10 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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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 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.
Inactive Ingredients
FD&C blue #1, D&C yellow #10, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, 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
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OFFICIAL SPONSOR
Alka- Seltzer PLUS ®
Acetaminophen / Pain reliever- fever reducer • Dextromethorphan hydrobromide / Cough suppressant • Doxylamine succinate / Antihistamine • Phenylephrine HCl / Nasal decongestant
SEVERE SINUS CONGESTION ALLERGY & COUGH FORMULA
Sinus Congestion & Pressure • Headache & Pain Runny Nose & Sneezing • Itchy, Watery Eyes • Cough
20 LIQUID GELS (Liquid Filled Capsules)
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