ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Severe Fast Dissolve
chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobromide · Tablet, Effervescent · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes Acetaminophen 250 mg…………….………...Pain reliever/fever reducer Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg……………………..……..Antihistamine Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg……………Cough suppressant Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg………………….Nasal decongestant
Uses
Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · nasal and sinus congestion · 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. Do not use to sedate children 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 if you have ● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● glaucoma ● cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ● a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland ● a sodium-restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ● taking the blood thinning drug warfarin ● taking sedatives or tranquilizers When using this product ● do not exceed recommended dosage ● 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 if · pain, cough, or nasal congestion 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. · nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. 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
Do not use
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 ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● glaucoma ● cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ● a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ● 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 ● taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
When using this product ● do not exceed recommended dosage ● 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, cough, or nasal congestion 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. · nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
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
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
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, calcium silicate, dimethicone, FD&C red #40, FD&C yellow #6, 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 28, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 2 products
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate in 2 products
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 2 products
- Acetaminophen in 2 products
ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Severe Fast Dissolve NDC products (2)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0280-8268 | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/1; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg/1; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/1;… Tablet, Effervescent | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 0280-8271 | Acetaminophen 250 mg/1; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/1; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg/1; Phenylephrine… Tablet, Effervescent | Bayer HealthCare LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Severe Fast Dissolve used for?
Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · nasal and sinus congestion · temporarily reduces fever
Who makes ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Severe Fast Dissolve?
ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Severe Fast Dissolve is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Bayer HealthCare LLC..