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FAST Multi-symptom Cold Relief in a Fizz-Free, Taste-Free Formula

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold is now available in a new dissolvable, powder form. Each individually wrapped sachet
of Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Fast Powder Packs transforms the beverages that you drink to help treat your cold,
like tea or orange juice, into a powerful multi-symptom cold medicine without affecting the taste or texture
because it is fizz-free and taste-free in most beverages.

Unlike pills, Alka-Seltzer Plus Fast Powder Packs are ready to work the instant you take it, rushing strong
cold-fighting medicine to relieve your worst symptoms.

For further questions about Fast Powder Packs, please see our FAQ page.

For Best Results:

  • Tear or cut sachet open at dotted line
  • Dissolve contents of 1 packet in 6-8 ounces of hot or cold beverage.
    (Orange Juice or Tea is recommended.)
  • Consume entire beverage within 15 minutes

Fast Relief of:

  • Nasal Congestion
  • Runny Nose
  • Headache + Body Ache
  • Sore Throat
  • Sinus Pressure

Contains:

  • Acetaminophen (pain reliever / fever reducer)
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate (antihistamine)
  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (nasal decongestant)

Active ingredients (in each powder packet). Purpose

Acetaminophen 650 mg. Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg. Antihistamine
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg. Nasal decongestant

 

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • nasal and sinus congestion
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • sore throat
  • temporarily reduces fever
 

Warnings


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

  • more than 5 powder packets 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
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.
  • in children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • liver disease
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

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
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • you may get drowsy
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • pain 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
  • 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

  • adults and children 12 years and over:
    • dissolve contents of 1 powder packet in 6-8 ounces of hot or cold beverage: juice, tea, black coffee, or water
    • consume entire beverage within 15 minutes
  • take every 4 hours as needed
  • do not exceed 5 powder packets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: do not use
 

Other information

  • Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 6 mg per powder packet
  • store at room temperature
 

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethicone, docusate sodium, flavor, povidone, sucralose, sucrose

 

Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.alkaseltzerplus.com