Alka-Seltzer Plus® Maximum Strength Day & Night Cold & Flu Liquid Gels

Pain Relievers
Fever Reducer
Cough Suppressant
Nasal Decongestant
Antihistamines
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Introduction

Directions

Directions

Do not take more than the recommended dose.

  • Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
  • Children under 12 years: Do not use.

Store at room temperature. Avoid temperatures above 25 degrees C (77 degrees F).

Do not take these products at the same time. Do not use if blister is cut or broken.

Other Information

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

325 mg, 10 mg, 5 mg, 6.25 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Day: FD&C Red #40; FD&C Yellow #6; Gelatin; Glycerin; Polyethylene Glycol; Povidone; Propylene Glycol; Purified Water; Shellac; Sodium Hydroxide; Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution; Titanium Dioxide. / Night: FD&C Blue #1; D&C Yellow #10; Gelatin; Glycerin; Polyethylene Glycol; Povidone; Propylene Glycol; Purified Water; Shellac; Sodium Hydroxide; Sorbitan Sorbitol Solution; Titanium Dioxide

Warnings

Warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 4000 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.

Night Only: 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; cough with excessive phlegm (mucus); a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (night only); difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland; persistent of chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin; taking sedatives or tranquilizers (night only). When using this product: do not exceed recommended dosage; night only: 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. 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.