Alka-Seltzer Plus® Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Effervescent Tablets Sparkling Original 24ct

Description

In 1968, we harnessed the fast-dissolving power of Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original Effervescent Tablets in a cold symptom relief medicine. Today we improved our formula by having less sodium, less residue and making it aspartame free. Each dose is individually wrapped and transforms in just 4 oz. of water into a liquid-fast medicine. Alka-Seltzer Plus works quickly to relieve your worst cold symptoms: Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sore throat, Headache and body ache, Sinus pressure.

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

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Aspirin (NSAID) - 325 mg (Pain reliever/fever reducer), Chlorpheniramin Maleate - 2 mg (Antihistamine), Phenylephrine Bitartrate - 7.8 mg (Nasal decongestant), (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) Inactive Ingredients: anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, flavors, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose.

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, , , difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland, a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, 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 this product do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children you may get drowsy avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery 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 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 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.