CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

Brand names: ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Flu Severe Fast Chewables, Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Flu FizzyChews, ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu Severe Fast Dissolve

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take · more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product · with other drugs containing acetaminophen · 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 to sedate children 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 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● glaucoma ● cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ● a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland ● a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ● taking the blood thinning drug warfarin ● taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ● may cause marked drowsiness ● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect ● avoid alcoholic drinks ● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ● excitability may occur, especially in children Stop use and ask a doctor if · pain or cough 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 · 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

Uses

Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · runny nose · sneezing · sore throat · temporarily reduces fever

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, CHEWABLE TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 mg/1 CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 2 mg/1 ACETAMINOPHEN 162.5 mg/1 ACETAMINOPHEN 250 mg/1 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/1

Directions Directions · do not take more than the recommended dose · adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. · children under 12 years: do not use

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes Acetaminophen 250 mg…………….………...Pain reliever/fever reducer Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg……………………..……..Antihistamine Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg……………Cough suppressant

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

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