Bayer Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Formula helps relieve cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, body ache, and sinus pressure. Temporarily relieves symptoms due to a cold or flu Pain reliever, fever reducer, cough suppressant, nasal decongestant Temporarily reduces fever
Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
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 products containing acetaminophen
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.
in children under 12 years of age
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 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
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.
Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. 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.
Acetaminophen 325 mg (pain reliever/fever reducer), chlorpheniraminemaleate 2 mg (antihistamine), dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg (coughsuppressant), phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg (nasal decongestant).
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