Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Alka-Seltzer 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.

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 might make you feel drowsy or sleepy, so don't drive or operate any machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Don't drink alcohol when taking this medication because it might make you feel more drowsy or sleepy.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to aspirin, chlorpheniramine, or phenylephrine. Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur.

Keep nasal passages moist

• Use a humidifier or vaporizer.
• Take long showers or breathe in steam from a pot of warm (but not too hot) water.
• Drink lots of fluids.
• Use a nasal saline spray.
• Try a neti pot , nasal irrigator, or bulb syringe.
• Use a bioelectronic sinus device.
• Place a warm, wet towel on your face.

Add Moisture to the Air Running a humidifier or cool-mist vaporizer in your home or office is a simple and effective way to reduce nasal congestion, says Stringer. Breathing in humid air helps soothe irritated nasal tissues, lessens sinus inflammation, and thins mucus (which helps it drain), he explains.

This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.

Adults and children age 12 years or older: The typical dose is 2 tablets, fully dissolved in one-half cup of water, by mouth every 4 hours while you're having symptoms. Don't use more than 8 tablets (4 doses) in a 24-hour period unless your provider specifically told you to do so.

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.

Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, nervousness, constipation, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

• Any loss of hearing.
• bloody urine.
• confusion.
• convulsions (seizures)
• diarrhea (severe or continuing)
• difficulty in swallowing.
• dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint (severe)
• drowsiness (severe)

Adults and children age 12 years or older: The typical dose is 2 tablets, fully dissolved in one-half cup of water, by mouth every 4 hours while you're having symptoms. Don't use more than 8 tablets (4 doses) in a 24-hour period unless your provider specifically told you to do so.