Indications and uses
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: • minor aches and pains • headache • cough • sore throat • runny nose • sneezing • temporarily reduces fever
Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: • minor aches and pains • headache • cough • sore throat • runny nose • sneezing • temporarily reduces fever
Directions ● do not take more than the recommended dose ● adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. ● children under 12 years: do not use
Alka-Seltzer Cold Cold & Flu Severe Day Fast Dissolve Effervescent Tablets
Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 250mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Cough suppressant
Uses
•temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
• minor aches and pains • headache • sore throat
• cough
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
● more than 10 tablets 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
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
● with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contatins 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
● cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
or emphysema
● a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
● pain or cough 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.
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 signs or symptoms.
Directions
● do not take more than the recommended dose
● adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
● children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
● each tablet contains: potassium 80 mg; sodium 355 mg
● store between 20 oC to 25 oC (68 oF to 77 oF). Avoid excessive heat above 40 oC (104 oF).
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric
acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 8AM –
8PM EST)
Alka-Seltzer Cold Cold & Flu Severe Fast Dissolve Night Effervescent Tablets
Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Acetaminophen 250 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Purposes
Pain reliever/fever reducer
Antihistamine
Cough suppressant
Uses
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
• minor aches and pains • headache
• cough • sore throat • runny nose • sneezing
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take
● more than 10 tablets 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
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 (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 ● glaucoma
● cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus)
● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
or emphysema
● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
● a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
● may cause marked drowsiness
● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
● avoid alcoholic drinks
● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
● excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor if
● pain or cough 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.
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 signs or symptoms.
Directions
● do not take more than the recommended dose
● adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved
in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not
exceed 10 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
● children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
● each tablet contains: potassium 80 mg; sodium 355 mg
● store between 20 oC to 25 oC (68 oF to 77 oF). Avoid excessive heat above 40 oC (104 oF).
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric
acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
Questions or comments?1-800-986-0369 (Mon-
Fri 8AM – 8PM EST)
| Class | Version | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHLORPHENIRAMINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 3 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN Pharmacologic Class Indexing | 2 | Indexing - Pharmacologic Class | 20180813 |
| Resource | Code type | Value | Equivalent identifiers | Source image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcode | EAN-13 | 0016500608141 | GTIN-13: 0016500608141 EAN-13: 0016500608141 GTIN-12: 016500608141 UPC-A: 016500608141 GTIN storage (14 digits): 00016500608141 | Final Artwork (Carton) ASC Cold Flu Severe DN 24ct Eff.jpg |
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 0280-8287 | 0280-8287-24 |
| 0280-8292 | |
| 0280-8280 |
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
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| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Flu Severe Day Night Fast Dissolve | ASPIRIN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | 50762d7c-5efd-4f83-e063-6294a90abf7f | 2026-04-27 | Warnings | 0280-8287-24 0280-8287 00280828724 50762d7c-5efe-4f83-e063-6294a90abf7f 50762d7c-5efd-4f83-e063-6294a90abf7f |
| ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu Severe Fast Dissolve | CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | 5036dc50-e95b-ea8d-e063-6394a90a6cfe | 2026-04-24 | Warnings | 0280-8280 |
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