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