Label: ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND FLU POWERFAST FIZZ- chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, effervescent

  • NDC Code(s): 0280-0022-01, 0280-0022-02, 0280-0022-03, 0280-0022-04, view more
    0280-0022-05
  • Packager: Bayer HealthCare LLC.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated August 15, 2024

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes

    Acetaminophen 250 mg…………….………...Pain reliever/fever reducer

    Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg……………………..……..Antihistamine

    Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg……………Cough suppressant

    Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg………………….Nasal decongestant

  • PURPOSE

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses

    · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:

    · minor aches and pains · headache · cough

    · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing

    · nasal and sinus congestion

    · temporarily reduces fever

  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

    Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

    · more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours

    · 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 ● heart disease ● high blood pressure

    ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● 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 the blood thinning drug warfarin

    ● 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 childre


    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    · 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

    · 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.

    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

  • 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 8 tablets in 24 hours

    or as directed by a doctor.

    · children under 12 years: do not use

  • OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information

    each tablet contains: potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg

    ● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

  • Questions or comments

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COLD AND FLU POWERFAST FIZZ 
    chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet, effervescent
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-0022
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: 9D2RTI9KYH) (DEXTROMETHORPHAN - UNII:7355X3ROTS) DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE10 mg
    CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE (UNII: V1Q0O9OJ9Z) (CHLORPHENIRAMINE - UNII:3U6IO1965U) CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE2 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE5 mg
    ACETAMINOPHEN (UNII: 362O9ITL9D) (ACETAMINOPHEN - UNII:362O9ITL9D) ACETAMINOPHEN250 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)  
    DIMETHICONE (UNII: 92RU3N3Y1O)  
    CALCIUM SILICATE (UNII: S4255P4G5M)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MALTODEXTRIN (UNII: 7CVR7L4A2D)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    POVIDONE (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
    FD&C RED NO. 40 (UNII: WZB9127XOA)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    SUCRALOSE (UNII: 96K6UQ3ZD4)  
    POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: HM5Z15LEBN)  
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)  
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (Speckled) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize25mm
    FlavorImprint Code ASP;FLU
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0280-0022-0110 in 1 CARTON04/01/2020
    12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:0280-0022-0236 in 1 CARTON09/15/2021
    22 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:0280-0022-033200 in 1 BOX02/01/2022
    31 in 1 BOX; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    4NDC:0280-0022-0424 in 1 CARTON03/09/2022
    42 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    5NDC:0280-0022-0512 in 1 CARTON03/06/2023
    52 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01204/01/2020
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)