Relief for Flu Symptoms

When the flu hits, take cover with Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu to provide fast relief for flu symptoms.

If your flu symptoms include runny nose, sore throat, fever, coughing, and body aches try Alka-Seltzer Plus Flu. This formula speeds medicine where it's needed to provide relief to flu symptoms, reducing your fever and helping to dry your runny nose.

Don't let cold and flu symptoms get the best of you. Fight back with Alka-Seltzer Plus cold and flu medicines and get relief from your worst cold symptoms.

Fast Relief of:

• Fever + Body Ache
• Cough
• Nasal Congestion
• Runny Nose
• Sore Throat

Contains:

• Acetaminophen (pain reliever / fever reducer)
• Chlorpheniramine Maleate (antihistamine)
• Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (cough suppressant)
• Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (nasal decongestant)

Active ingredients (in each tablet). Purpose

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

• 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

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take

• more than 8 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

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.
• 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 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.

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

• each tablet contains: sodium 416 mg
• Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.6 mg Per Tablet
• store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, FD&C red #40, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, mannitol, saccharin sodium, sodium bicarbonate

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