| Alka-Seltzer
Plus® Cold Cherry Back/Side Panel Information |
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| DIRECTIONS FOR
USE: Adults and Children 12 years
and older: Take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 ounces of water (use more or less
water to taste). Repeat every 4 hours, not to exceed 8 tablets in any 24-hour period or as
directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor. You don’t
have to drink the residue on the sides or bottom of the glass. All the medicines are in
the water. 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.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Aspartame, Citric Acid, Flavor, Sodium Bicarbonate, Tableting Aids. |
WARNING: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for
chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye syndrome, a rare but
serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin. Do not take this product
for more than 7 days or for fever for more than 3 days unless directed by a doctor. If
symptoms, including pain or fever, persist, do not improve or get worse, if new symptoms
occur, or if redness or swelling is present, consult a doctor because these could be signs
of a serious condition. 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 exceed recommended dosage. If nervousness, dizziness or
sleeplessness occur, discontinue use and consult a doctor. May cause excitability
especially in children. Do not take this product unless directed by a doctor if you are
allergic to aspirin, have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis,
have asthma, glaucoma, heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes,
stomach problems that persist or recur, ulcers or bleeding problems, or difficulty in
urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland or are on a sodium restricted diet.
Each tablet contains 506 mg of sodium. If ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs,
consult a doctor before taking any more of this product. May cause drowsiness; alcohol,
sedatives and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect. Avoid alcoholic beverages
while taking this product. Do not take this product if you are taking sedatives or
tranquilizers without first consulting a doctor. Use caution when driving a motor vehicle
or operating machinery. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of
accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center
immediately. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a
health professional before using this product. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT NOT TO USE ASPIRIN DURING THE LAST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO BY A DOCTOR BECAUSE IT MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS IN THE UNBORN CHILD OR COMPLICATIONS DURING DELIVERY. DRUG INTERACTION PRECAUTION: Do not take this product if you are presently taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or, arthritis unless directed by a doctor. 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. It you are uncertain whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, consult a heath professional before taking this product. PHENYLKETONURICS: Contains Phenylalanine 10 mg per tablet. |
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