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Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Sinus Cold and Cough Liquid Gels

ACETAMINOPHEN, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, GUAIFENESIN, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: · nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure · headache · minor aches and pains · cough · sore throat temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive 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.

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Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: · nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure · headache · minor aches and pains · cough · sore throat temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive 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 12 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product 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 12 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product 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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