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
• Sneezing
• Headache
• Sinus Pain and Pressure

Contains:

• Acetaminophen (pain reliever / fever reducer)
• Chlorpheniramine Maleate (antihistamine)
• Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (nasal decongestant)

Active ingredients
(in each tablet)

Acetaminophen 250 mg. Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg. Antihistamine
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg. Nasal decongestant

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

Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
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

• with any other products containing acetaminophen
• 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.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• 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
• a sodium-restricted diet
  

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 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.
Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. 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

do not take more than the recommended dose (see Overdose Warning)

adults and children 12 years and older

• 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

• consult a doctor

Other information

• each tablet contains: sodium 476 mg
• phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 8.4 mg per tablet
• this product does not contain phenylpropanolamine (PPA)
• protect from excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, sodium bicarbonate, sorbitol

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