Comparing Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold vs Theraflu Warming Relief Cold And Chest Congestion
| Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine) | Theraflu Warming Relief Cold and Chest Congestion (acetaminophen / guaifenesin / phenylephrine) |
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| Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine) | Theraflu Warming Relief Cold and Chest Congestion (acetaminophen / guaifenesin / phenylephrine) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Sinus Symptoms, Cold Symptoms. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cough and Nasal Congestion. Theraflu Warming Relief Cold and Chest Congestion may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold (acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine) | More about Theraflu Warming Relief Cold and Chest Congestion | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 78% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other acetaminophen / chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine brands include: Allergy Multi-Symptom, Allergy Pain Relief, Allergy Sinus PE Pain Relief, BC Sinus Pain & Congestion, Comtrex Flu Therapy, Comtrex Severe Cold & Sinus, ConRx Allergy Sinus, Contac Cold + Flu (Night Formula), Dristan Cold Multi Symptom Formula, Dryphen, Gendecon, GNP Cold Relief Plus, HEB Allergy, Hybrid CF, Medicidin-D, Norel AD, Onset Forte, PX Allergy Sinus PE, Pyrroxate, Relief-PE, Robitussin Peak Cold Nighttime Nasal Relief, Sine-Off Sinus/Cold, Super Strength Sinadrin, Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom, Tylenol Plus Children's Cold, Tylenol Sinus Congestion & Pain Nighttime, Tylenol Sinus Congestion and Pain Cool Burst Day Night, XL-3 Cold Medicine View more | Other acetaminophen / guaifenesin / phenylephrine brands include: Beechams All-in-One, Coldonyl, ConRx Sinus, Duratuss-A, Emagrin Forte, Histenol-Forte II, Mucinex Fast-Max Cold & Sinus, Mucinex Fast-Max Congestion and Headache Clear & Cool, Mucinex FreeFrom Cold, Flu & Congestion, Mucinex Sinus-Max Day & Night (Day), Mucinex Sinus-Max Day Time Severe Congestion Relief, Mucinex Sinus-Max Pressure & Pain, Mucinex Sinus-Max Severe Congestion & Pain Maximum Strength, Mucinex Sinus-Max Severe Congestion Relief, Mucus Relief Cold & Sinus Maximum Strength, Sinus Congestion & Pain, Sudafed PE Head Congestion + Mucus, Sudafed PE Pressure+Pain+Mucus, Tylenol Cold Head Congestion Severe, Tylenol Sinus Severe Day View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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30 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 603 drugs are known to interact with Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold:
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A total of 340 drugs are known to interact with Theraflu Warming Relief Cold and Chest Congestion:
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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