ALKA-SELTZER PLUS MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD AND COUGH LIQUID GELS- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cold and Cough Liquid Gels by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cold and Cough Liquid Gels by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Bayer HealthCare LLC.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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Drug Facts

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredients (in each capsule)

Acetaminophen 325 mg

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

PURPOSE

Purposes

Pain reliever/fever reducer

Antihistamine

Cough suppressant

Nasal decongestant

INDICATIONS & USAGE

Uses

· temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:

· minor aches and pains · headache

· nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure

· cough · sore throat

· runny nose · sneezing

· temporarily reduces fever

WARNINGS

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

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 DOCTOR

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 DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

● taking the blood thinning drug warfarin

● taking sedatives or tranquilizers

WHEN USING

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

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

PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

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

Other information
· store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40ºC (104º F).

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Inactive ingredients D&C red #33, FD&C blue #1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

Questions or Comments

Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

ALKA-SELTZER PLUS MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD AND COUGH LIQUID GELS 
acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride capsule, liquid filled

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0280-1570
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U)	CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE	2 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)	PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	5 mg
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE	10 mg
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	325 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
D&C RED NO. 33 (UNII: 9DBA0SBB0L)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 400 (UNII: B697894SGQ)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SHELLAC (UNII: 46N107B71O)
SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)
SORBITAN (UNII: 6O92ICV9RU)
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)
SORBITOL (UNII: 506T60A25R)

Product Characteristics
Color	purple	Score	no score
Shape	OVAL (Elliptical)	Size	17mm
Flavor		Imprint Code	ASP;CC
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0280-1570-20	2 in 1 CARTON	03/23/2021
1		10 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 0280-1570-10	1 in 1 CARTON	03/23/2021
2		10 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
3	NDC: 0280-1570-40	4 in 1 CARTON	03/23/2021
3		10 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M012	07/01/2019

Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)