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Alka Seltzer Plus® Day Non-Drowsy Cold Formula Liquid Gels

Fast Relief of:

  • Nasal Congestion
  • Headache + Body Ache
  • Cough
  • Sore Throat
  • Sinus Pressure

Contains:

  • Acetaminophen (pain reliever / fever reducer)
  • Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (cough suppressant)
  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (nasal decongestant)

Active ingredients
(in each capsule)

Acetaminophen 325 mg. Pain reliever/fever reducer
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg. Cough suppressant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg. Nasal decongestant

 

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • cough
    • sore throat
    • nasal and sinus congestion
  • temporarily reduces fever
 

Warnings


Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
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 products containing acetaminophen
  • 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.
  • in children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
    or emphysema

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. 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 (see Overdose Warning)

adults and children 12 years and older

  • take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours
  • do not exceed 12 capsules in 24 hours or
    as directed by a doctor

children under 12 years

  • do not use
 

Other information

  • store at room temperature and protect from excessive heat
 

Inactive ingredients

FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, mannitol, polyethylene glycol 400, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, simethicone, sorbitan, sorbitol, titanium dioxide

 

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