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Alka Seltzer Plus® Sinus Formula Effervescent. Use as directed.

Fast Relief of:

  • Sinus Pressure
  • Headache
  • Nasal Congestion

Contains:

  • Aspirin (NSAID) (pain reliever / fever reducer)
  • Phenylephrine Bitartrate (nasal decongestant)

Active ingredients (in each tablet). Purpose

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*. Pain reliever/fever reducer
Phenylephrine bitartrate 7.8 mg. Nasal decongestant
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

 

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • nasal congestion
    • sinus congestion and pressure
  • temporarily reduces fever
 

Warnings


Reye?s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert:

Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
  • are age 60 or older
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • take more or for a longer time than directed

Do not use

  • if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • 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.

Ask a doctor before use if

  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  • you are taking a diuretic
  • you have
    • asthma
    • thyroid disease
    • diabetes
    • 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 a prescription drug for
    • gout
    • diabetes
    • arthritis

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
    • feel faint
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • pain 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
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

 

Directions

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:

  • consult a doctor
 

Other information

  • each tablet contains: sodium 476 mg
  • Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 9 mg Per Tablet
  • protect from excessive heat
 

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, calcium silicate, dimethylpolysiloxane, docusate sodium, flavors, mannitol, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate

 

Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.alkaseltzerplus.com