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Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Night Cold and Flu PowerMax Gels

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, DOXYLAMINE SUCCINATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions Directions · do not take more than the recommended dose · adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. · children under 12 years: do not use
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Uses Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · nasal and sinus congestion · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · nasal and sinus congestion · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions Directions · do not take more than the recommended dose · adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours.

Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. · children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · nasal and sinus congestion · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration Directions Directions · do not take more than the recommended dose · adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. · children under 12 years: do not use Warnings and cautions Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take · more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours · with other drugs containing acetaminophen · 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: · skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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 to sedate children.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take · more than 4000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours · with other drugs containing acetaminophen · 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions.
  • Symptoms may include: · skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
  • 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.

Interaction Notes

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