ProductAlka Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cough Chest Congestion PowerFast Fizz
Active ingredientDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN
Label structure10 sections
Indications and uses
Uses temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold the intensity of coughing helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Dosage and administration
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 12 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use
cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold
the intensity of coughing
helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Do not use
● 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
● cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ● a sodium-restricted diet
Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition.
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
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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 12 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
children under 12 years: do not use
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
● each tablet contains: potassium 80 mg; sodium 237 mg
● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
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