ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND COUGH POWERFAST FIZZ- acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, effervescent

Alka Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cough Chest Congestion PowerFast Fizz by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Alka Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cough Chest Congestion PowerFast Fizz by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Bayer Healthcare LLC.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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Drug Facts

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*….……..…………...Pain reliever/fever reducer

Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg……………..…………...…Antihistamine

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg………….…Cough suppressant

Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg.......…………….…..Nasal decongestant

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

PURPOSE

Uses

Uses

· temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold with cough:

· minor aches and pains · headache · cough

· runny nose · nasal and sinus congestion

· sneezing · sore throat

· temporarily reduces fever

WARNINGS

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.

● 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

● 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

● 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

● 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

When using this product

● do not exceed recommended dosage

· may cause marked drowsiness

● avoid alcoholic drinks

● excitability may occur, especially in children

● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use

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, 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

· ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

· cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These

could be signs of a serious condition.

· nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

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

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 SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information
● each tablet contains: potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg

● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

Questions or comments

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

Carton 20 count

Alka-Seltzer®

PLUS

SEVERE

Cold &

Cough

Citrus

POWERFAST FIZZ™

NEW IMPROVED FLAVOR

ASPIRIN (NSAID) / Pain Reliever Reducer

Chlorpheniramine Maleate / Antihistamine

Dextromethorphan HBr / Cough Suppressant

Phenyleprine Bitartrate / Nasal Decongestant

20 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND COUGH POWERFAST FIZZ 
acetaminophen, chlorpheniramine maleate, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride tablet, effervescent

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0280-0023
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS)	DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE	10 mg
ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D)	ACETAMINOPHEN	250 mg
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U)	CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE	2 mg
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)	PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	5 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
CALCIUM SILICATE (UNII: S4255P4G5M)
DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)
POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: HM5Z15LEBN)
SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)
MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)

Product Characteristics
Color	white	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	25mm
Flavor	CITRUS	Imprint Code	ASP;CandC
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0280-0023-01	10 in 1 CARTON	04/01/2020
1		2 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part341	04/01/2020

Labeler - Bayer Healthcare LLC. (112117283)