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Alka Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cough Chest Congestion PowerFast Fizz

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN

Standard Dose
Directions Directions do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses Uses temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold the intensity of coughing helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Uses temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold the intensity of coughing helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive Dosage and administration Directions Directions do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours.

Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use ● 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Uses temporarily relieves: cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with a cold the intensity of coughing helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive Dosage and administration Directions Directions do not take more than the recommended dose adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use ● 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. ● if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its Ingredients ● in children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have ● cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ● a sodium-restricted diet Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use ● 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.
  • ● if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its Ingredients ● in children under 12 years of age Ask a doctor before use if you have ● cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema ● a sodium-restricted diet Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.
  • These could be signs of a serious condition.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
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