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Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cough Mucus and Congestion Liquid Gels

ALKA-SELTZER PLUS SEVERE COUGH MUCUS AND CONGESTION

Standard Dose
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 12 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 · helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · temporarily reduces fever
Summary

Indications and usage Uses · helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration 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 12 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 · helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · temporarily reduces fever Dosage and administration 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 12 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 4,000 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.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Severe liver damage may occur if you take · more than 4,000 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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