Cold Symptom Relief FAST

Cold symptoms usually begin 2 to 3 days after exposure to a cold virus and can
last from 7 to 10 days. When you have a cold, you want relief from its symptoms fast.

To help your body fight the common cold, rest in bed, drink plenty of fluids and gargle
with warm salt water. Unlike cold pills that take time to dissolve, Alka-Seltzer Plus® Effervescent
is ready to go to work the instant you take it. Alka-Seltzer Plus® Cold Medicine is alive with effervescence - It rushes medicine to break up your worst cold symptoms fast.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Original Effervescent contains a fever reducer, to bring down your fever and
help you feel better fast.

When you want cold symptom relief fast, take Alka-Seltzer Plus.

Fast Relief of:

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

Contains:

• Aspirin (NSAID) (pain reliever / fever reducer)
• Chlorpheniramine Maleate (antihistamine)
• Phenylephrine Bitartrate (nasal decongestant)

Active ingredients (in each tablet). Purpose

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*. Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg. Antihistamine
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg. Nasal decongestant
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Uses

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

Warnings

Reye?s 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 Reye's 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 a 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 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

• 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
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
  • 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
• 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

• 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 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
• 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.

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over:

• take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours.
• do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.

children under 12 years:

• do not use

Other information

• each tablet contains: sodium 474 mg
• Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 8.4 mg Per Tablet
• store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethylpolysiloxane, docusate sodium, flavors, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate

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