Alka-Seltzer Plus Cough and Sore Throat FizzyChews (alka-seltzer plus cough and sore throat fizzychews (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide) tablet, chewable) Dailymed
Generic: acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide is used for the treatment of Cough Fever Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Liver Diseases Pain
IMPRINT: ASP 13
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COLOR: white
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Drug Facts
Otc - Active Ingredient Section
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes
Acetaminophen 162.5 mg…………….………...Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5 mg…….....………Cough suppressant
Otc - Purpose Section
Indications & Usage Section
Uses
· temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
· minor aches and pains · headache
· cough · sore throat
· temporarily reduces fever
Warnings Section
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if
· adult takes more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours
· child takes more than 5 doses in 24hours
· taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen
· adult has 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 · bulers · 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.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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 6 years of age
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have
● liver disease
● cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
or emphysema
● a sodium restricted diet
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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 childre
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
· pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults)
· 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.
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
Directions
· do not take more than the recommended dose
· adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours.
Do not exceed 6 doses (12 tablets) tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a
doctor.
· children 6 to under 12 years: take 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not
exceed 5 doses (10 tablets) in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
· do not swallow tablets whole. Chew or crush tablets completely
before swallowing.
· children under 12 years: do not use
Other Safety Information
Other information
● each tablet contains: sodium 17 mg
● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40 o C
(104 o F)
Inactive Ingredient Section
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, betadex,
carboxymethylcellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, ethylcellulose, flavors,
magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene,
sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic
acid, sucralose, xylitol
Questions Or Comments
Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)
Package Label.principal Display Panel
Alka-Seltzer® PLUS
Cough & Sore Throat FIZZY CHEWS
ACETAMINOPHEN/Pain Reliever-Fever Reducer
Dextromethorphan HBr/ Cough Supressant
- Fever & Body Ache
- Cough
- Sore Throat
ACTIVATES WITHOUT WATER
24 CHEWABLE TABLETS
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