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Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Orange Zest

Generic: ASPIRIN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
53188c41-3f13-311b-e054-00144ff88e88
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine Nasal decongestant
Indications & Usage
Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: · minor aches and pains · headache · 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.