Alka-Seltzer PlusŪ Cold Liqui-Gels

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Alka-Seltzer PlusŪ Cold Liqui-Gels
DIRECTIONS: ADULTS: Swallow 2 softgels with water. CHILDREN (6-12 years): Swallow 1 softgel with water. CHILDREN (under 6 years): Consult a doctor. Repeat every 4 hours, not to exceed 4 doses per day, or as directed by a doctor.
INDICATIONS: Provides temporary relief of these major symptoms of colds and flu: runny nose, nasal and sinus congestion, headache, body aches and pains, sneezing, fever and sore throat.
EACH Softgel CONTAINS THESE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF THESE COLD AND FLU SYMPTOMS:
Antihistamine
Chlorpheniramine
Maleate 2mg		 To help relieve the runny nose and sneezing that accompany colds and flu.
Nasal Decongestant
Pseudoephedrine HCI
30mg		 Helps restore free breathing; shrinks swollen membranes and reduces sinus congestion.
Analgesic
Acetaminophen
325 mg		 Relieves headache, sore throat, general body aches and to reduce fever.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: FD&C Blue#1, FD&C Red#40, Gelatin, Glycerin, Polyethylene Glycol, Potassium Acetate, Povidone, Purified Water, Sorbitol, Titanium Dioxide.

 WARNINGS: Do not exceed recommended dosage. If nervousness, dizziness or sleeplessness occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor. If symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever, consult a doctor.    If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied by or followed by fever, headache, rash,  nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. May cause excitability especially in children. Do not take this product unless directed by a doctor, if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, or glaucoma, difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland or heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or thyroid disease. May cause drowsiness; alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product. Do not take this product if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers without first consulting your doctor. Use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product. Keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, contact a physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Drug Interaction Precaution: Do not use this product 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 are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a health professional before taking this product.