ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Mucus and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels
acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride · Kit · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Active ingredients (in each capsule) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg…………….……….Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg…………..Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 200 mg…………………………………………..Expectorant Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg………………...Nasal decongestant Active ingredients (in each capsule) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg…………….… ……...Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg…… ………Cough suppressant Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg…………… ………………...Antihistamine Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg.....…… ………...Nasal decongestant
Uses
Uses 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 Uses Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · temporarily reduces fever
Warnings
Warnings Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take · more than 10 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. 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 if you have Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if 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 fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. · nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs If pregnant 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. Warnings Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take · more than 10 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. 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 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● glaucoma ● cough that occurs with 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 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 if 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 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.
Do not use
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 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor before use if you have Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● glaucoma ● cough that occurs with 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
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are 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 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 When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage 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 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 fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. · nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs Stop use and ask a doctor if 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 If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. If pregnant 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 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 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 capsules every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules 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 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
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients FD&C red No. 40, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by Bayer HealthCare, LLC. (revised May 12, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Mucus and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0280-8286 | Kit | Bayer HealthCare, LLC. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Mucus and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels used for?
Uses 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 Uses Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms…
Who makes ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Mucus and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels?
ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Mucus and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Bayer HealthCare, LLC..