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ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD MEDICINE (Bayer Healthcare)
Original, Cherry Burst and Orange Zest Flavors
Analgesic, Antihistamine, Nasal Decongestant
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD & SINUS MEDICINE
Non-Drowsy Medicine
Analgesic, Nasal Decongestant
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD & COUGH MEDICINE
Antihistamine, Cough Suppressant, Nasal Decongestant
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS NIGHT-TIME COLD MEDICINE
Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine, Nasal Decongestant
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS
FLU MEDICINE
Analgesic, Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS
NOSE & THROAT COLD MEDICINE
Analgesic, Nasal Decongestant, Cough Suppressant, Antihistamine

Active Ingredients:
per tablet
 Original Cherry Burst Orange Zest Cold & Sinus Cold & Cough Night-
Time		 Flu Nose & Throat
Aspirin 500 mg
             \/  
Acetaminophen 250 mg
 \/ \/ \/ \/       \/
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
 \/ \/ \/   \/   \/ \/
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg
         \/ \/   \/
Dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg
             \/  
Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg
           \/    
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/   \/

Inactive Ingredients:
per tablet
 Original Cherry
Burst		 Orange
Zest		 Cold
Sinus		 Cold &
Cough		 Night-
Time		 Flu Nose & Throat
FD&C Red #40
   \/ \/       \/ \/
FD&C Yellow #6
     \/       \/  
Carmel Color
               \/
Magnesium Stearate
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/   \/
acesulfame potassium
 \/ \/ \/ \/   \/ \/ \/
aspartame
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/
citric acid
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/
dimethicone
             \/  
docusate sodium
             \/  
flavors
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/
fumaric acid
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/    
glyceryl behenate
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/    
maltodextrin
 \/ \/ \/ \/       \/
mannitol
             \/  
povidone
             \/  
poyethylene glycol behenate
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/    
sodium benzoate
             \/  
sodium bicarbonate
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/
sodium saccharin
   \/ \/ \/     \/ \/
sorbitol
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/   \/

Uses:

per tablet
 Original Cherry
Burst		 Orange
Zest		 Cold &
Sinus		 Cold &
Cough		 Night-
Time		 Flu Nose & Throat
body aches & pains
 \/ \/ \/       \/ \/
headache
 \/ \/ \/ \/     \/ \/
coughing
         \/ \/ \/ \/
fever
 \/ \/ \/ \/     \/ \/
runny nose
 \/ \/ \/   \/ \/ \/ \/
sinus pain & pressure
       \/        
sneezing
 \/ \/ \/   \/ \/ \/ \/
nasal & sinus congestion
 \/ \/ \/ \/ \/ \/   \/
sore throat
 \/ \/ \/       \/ \/

Directions:

Do not take more than recommended dose.

ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD MEDICINE (Original, Cherry Burst and Orange Zest)
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD & SINUS MEDICINE
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS COLD & COUGH MEDICINE
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS NOSE & THROAT MEDICINE
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 consult a doctor  
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS NIGHT-TIME COLD MEDICINE
adults and children 12 years and over take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz. of water at bedtime (may be taken every 4 hours) do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years consult a doctor  
ALKA-SELTZER PLUS FLU MEDICINE
adults and children 12 years and over take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz. of water every 6 hours do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor
children under 12 years consult a doctor  

Alka-Seltzer Plus Effervescent: Warnings and Other Information

1- Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine (all flavors)

2-  Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Medicine

3-  Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine

4-  Alka-Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine

5-  Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu Medicine

6-  Alka-Seltzer Plus Nose & Throat Cold Medicine

Warnings:

(The numbers following the warnings correspond to the products listed above.)

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a Doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin.
 5
Alcohol warning (acetaminophen): 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.
 1,2,6
Alcohol warning (aspirin): If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.
 5
Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 3 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
 1,5,6
Do not use:
· If you are now taking a prescription Monamine Oxidase Iinhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
 ALL
· if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
 5
· with any other products containing acetaminophen
 1,2,6
Ask a doctor before use if you have
· heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease
 1,2,3,4,6
· glaucoma
 1,3,4,5,6
· ulcers
 5
· difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
 ALL
· a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
 1,3,4,6
· persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema
 3,4,5,6
· cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
 3,4,5,6
· a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, or asthma
 5
· stomach problems that persist or recur
 5
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:
· taking sedatives or tranquilizers
 1,3,4,5,6
· on a sodium restricted diet
 ALL
· taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning), diabetes, gout, arthritis
 5
When using this product:
· do not exceed recommended dosage
 ALL
· you may get drowsy
 1
· marked drowsiness may occur
 3,4,5,6
· avoid alcoholic drinks
 1,3,4,5,6
· excitability may occur, especially in children
 1,3,4,5,6
· alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
 1,3,4,5,6
· be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
 1,3,4,5,6
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
· an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
 5
· nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
 1,2,3,4,6
· new or unexpected symptoms occur
 1,2,5,6
· symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by a fever
 1,2,3,4,6
· fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days
 1,2,5,6
· pain gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
 5
· redness or swelling is present
 1,2,5,6
· cough persists for more than 7 days, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These may be signs of a serious condition.
 3,4,5,6
· ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
 5
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
 ALL
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.
 5
Keep out of reach of children
 ALL
Overdose warning (aspirin): In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
 5
Overdose warning (acetaminophen): 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.
 1,2,3,4,6

Other Information:

(The numbers following the infornation correspond to the products listed above.)

· this product does not contain phenylpropanolamine (PPA) ALL
· protect from excessive heat ALL
  Sodium
Content
(per tablet)		 Phenylketonurics:
Phenylalanine Content
(per tablet)
Original 475 mg 8.4 mg
Orange Zest 475 mg 4.2 mg
Cherry Burst 475 mg 5.6 mg
Cold & Sinus 475 mg 4.2 mg
Cold & Cough 504 mg 11 mg
Night-Time 474 mg 7.8 mg
Flu 386 mg 6.7 mg
Nose & Throat 360 mg 5.6 mg

How Supplied:

Specific to Cold Medicine:   Contains 12, 20, and 36 Effervescent Tablets.

Specific to Cold & Sinus Medicine, Cold & Cough Medicine, Night-Time Cold Medicine, Flu Medicine: Contains 20 Effervescent Tablets.

Questions or comments?

1-800-800-4793 or
www.alka-seltzerplus.com

Bayer Corporation

Consumer Care Division

Morristown, NJ 07960 USA

PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape, color, and imprint. They do not depict actual or relative size.

The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer. While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction, please remember that any visual identification should be considered preliminary. In cases of poisoning or suspected overdosage, the drug's identity should be verified by chemical analysis.
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