Alka Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Formula Effervescent Tablets, Citrus - 20 ct

The symptoms of colds and flus can be miserable, but there's no reason to suffer longer than you have to. For the fast relief of a running nose, fever, sore throat and coughing, try the original “plop plop fizz fizz” Citrus Alka Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu, a formula that also helps to lessen body aches and pains. Oh, what a relief it is!

Features & Benefits:

• Fast relief of nasal congestion
• Temporarily relieves symptoms due to cold
• Temporarily reduces fever

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.

Active Ingredients: In Each Tablet: Aspirin (325 Mg) (Nsaid) (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug), Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2 Mg), Dextromethorphan Hbr (10 Mg), Phenylephrine Bitartrate (7.8 Mg). Inactive Ingredients: Acesulfame Potassium, Anhydrous Citric Acid, Aspartame, Calcium Silicate, Dimethylpolysiloxane, Docusate Sodium, Fd&C Red 40, Flavors, Mannitol, Povidone, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Bicarbonate.

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, asthma (wheezing), facial swelling, shock. Stomach bleeding: 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. Do not use: if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer. 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. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for gout, diabetes, arthritis. Stop use and ask a doctor if: an allergic reaction occurs (seek medical 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 gets worse or lasts more than 10 days, redness or swelling is present, new symptoms occur, ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs. Pregnancy/breast-feeding 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. Other do not use this product if printed safety seal bearing Bayer healthcare under cap is torn or missing.