Alka-Seltzer Night Cold Formula Effervescent Tablets

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: 1 Tablet: Aspirin (NSAID) 500 mg; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg; Doxylamine Succinate 6.25 mg; Phenylephrine Bitartrate 7.8 mg. InActive Ingredients: Acesulfame Potassium; Anhydrous Citric Acid; Aspartame; Calcium Silicate; Dimethylpolysiloxane; Docusate Sodium; Flavors; Mannitol; Povidone; Sodium Benzoate; Sodium Bicarbonate

Dosage

Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water at bedtime (may be taken every 4 to 6 hours). Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years: do not use. Each tablet contains: sodium 474 mg. Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.6 mg per tablet. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Warning

Reyes 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 Reyes 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 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 Parkinsons 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: 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.