Alka Seltzer Plus Cold (aspirin 325 mg chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg) Dailymed

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients (in Each Tablet)

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine

Nasal decongestant

Uses

• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: • minor aches and pains • headache • runny nose • nasal and sinus congestion • sneezing • sore throat • temporarily reduces fever

Warnings

Reye's syndrome:Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert

Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: • hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you • are age 60 or older • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product • take more or for a longer time than directed 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

• if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer • 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. • in children under 12 years of age

• if you have had a allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if

• stomach bleeding warning applies to you • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease• you are taking a diuretic • you have: • asthma • diabetes • thyroid disease • glaucoma •difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis • a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• taking a prescription drug for •gout • diabetes • arthritis • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

• do not exceed recommended dosage • excitability may occur, especially in children • you may get drowsy • avoid alcoholic drinks • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools • have stomach pain that does not get better • pain 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 • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• 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

Other Information

• do not use if pouch is opened • each tablet contains: sodium 474 mg • Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 8.4 mg Per Tablet • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive Ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethylpolysiloxane, docusate sodium, flavors, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate

Questions Or Comments?

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

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