This combination medication is used to temporarily treat cough, stuffy nose, body aches, and other symptoms (such as fever, headache, sore throat) caused by the common cold, flu, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis).

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Sinus is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Sinus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

General directions: Do no take more that the recommended dose Age group directions: 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.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Night Cold & Flu PowerMax Gels Active Ingredients: 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.

Because Alka-Seltzer contains aspirin, there's a chance this medication can raise your risk for stomach bleeds. Get medical help right away if you feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, or have stomach pain that doesn't get better. These might be symptoms of stomach bleeds.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold has a high amount of sodium, which is table salt. Since this medication can add a lot of sodium to your diet, it can worsen certain health conditions like high blood pressure. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold also contains phenylephrine (a decongestant), which might also raise blood pressure.

Actually, Alka Seltzer Original contains 324mg of aspirin, which is the equivalent of a full-dose aspirin tablet. Taking this on a regular basis can lead to stomach ulcers and bleeding.

What is Alka-Seltzer used for?

1. Heartburn, indigestion, and sour stomach with headache, body aches, or pain.
2. Upset stomach and headache from having too much food or drink.
3. Headache, body aches, and pain alone.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, unusual weight loss, bone/muscle pain, mental/mood changes (such as confusion), headache, increased thirst/urination, unusual weakness/tiredness, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of ...

Antacids that contain aluminum, magnesium (MAALOX, MYLANTA, GAVISCON) or sodium (ALKA- SELTZER). Your kidneys may not be able to get rid of the extra aluminum, magnesium and sodium.

If you have any of these health problems: Asthma, bleeding problems, nose polyps, or nose irritation. If you are taking other drugs for any of these health problems: Arthritis, diabetes, or gout. If you are taking another drug that has the same drug in it. If you are taking any other NSAID.