View Drug - ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Cough Fast
Jump to: Basic Info Purpose Indications Warnings Reactions

ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Cough Fast

Generic: ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
5241b11a-72c8-5e67-e063-6394a90a4353
Indications & Usage
Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Severe liver damage may occur if · adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours.

which is the maximum daily amount for this product · child takes more than 5 doses in 24hours · taken with other drugs containing acetaminophen · adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions.

Symptoms may include: · skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

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 drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).

If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

● 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 6 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ● a sodium restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if the user is taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Stop use and ask a doctor if · pain or cough gets worse or lasts more than 5 days (children) or 7 days (adults) · 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.

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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