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Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Night

Generic: ASPIRIN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE BITARTRATE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
a2b30c27-b836-f09f-e053-2995a90ac383
Indications & Usage
Uses Uses ● temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: ● minor aches and pains ● headache ● runny nose ● sinus congestion and pressure ● cough ● sneezing ● sore throat ● nasal congestion ● 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.

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 ● cough with excessive phlegm (mucus) ● a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ● 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 ● may cause marked drowsiness ● avoid alcoholic drinks ● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness ● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ● excitability may occur, especially in children 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, cough, 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 ● cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts.

These could be signs of a serious condition.

● 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.