Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Flu, BASIX
chlorpheniramine maleate, acetaminophen, phenylephrine hydrochloride, dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablet · Tablet, Effervescent · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Active ingredients (in each tablet) Acetaminophen 250 mg Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
Purpose
Purposes Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Antihistamine Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant
Uses
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 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 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 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma cough with excessive phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema 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 avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness 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 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 Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes glaucoma cough with excessive phlegm (mucus) a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema 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 avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness 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 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do not use
Other information
Other information Other information each tablet contains : potassium 80 mg; sodium 356 mg store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
Inactive ingredients
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 Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. (revised Nov 25, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Acetaminophen in 1 product
- Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide in 1 product
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate in 1 product
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Flu, BASIX NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66715-7831 | Acetaminophen 250 mg/1; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10 mg/1; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg/1; Chlorpheniramine… Tablet, Effervescent | Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Flu, BASIX used for?
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
Who makes Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Flu, BASIX?
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Flu, BASIX is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc..