ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Flu Severe Day Night Fast Dissolve
Aspirin, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine bitartrate, Doxylamine succinate · Kit · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Acetaminophen 250mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg Active ingredients (in each tablet) Acetaminophen 250 mg Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg
Purpose
Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine Cough suppressant
Uses
Uses
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
• minor aches and pains
• headache
• sore throat
• cough
• temporarily reduces fever Uses Uses
• temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu:
• minor aches and pains
• headache
• cough
• sore throat
• runny nose
• sneezing
• temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take ● more than 10 tablets 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. Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take ● more than 10 tablets 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. Do not use to sedate children.
Do not use
Do not use ● with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contatins acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ● 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 Do not use ● with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ● 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
Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ● a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● glaucoma ● cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland ● a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
• taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
When using this product ● may cause marked drowsiness ● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect ● avoid alcoholic drinks ● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ● excitability may occur, especially in children
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if ● pain or cough 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 ● cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. Stop use and ask a doctor if ● pain or cough 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 ● cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. 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. Keep out of reach of children. 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
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 10 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. ● children under 12 years: do not use 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 10 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. ● children under 12 years: do not use
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by Bayer HealthCare LLC. (revised Apr 27, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Flu Severe Day Night Fast Dissolve NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0280-8287 | Kit | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Flu Severe Day Night Fast Dissolve used for?
Uses •temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: • minor aches and pains • headache • sore throat • cough • temporarily reduces fever Uses Uses • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: • minor aches and pains • headache • cough • sore throat • runny nose • sneezing • temporarily reduces fever
Who makes ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Flu Severe Day Night Fast Dissolve?
ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Flu Severe Day Night Fast Dissolve is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Bayer HealthCare LLC..