Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu is a combination of four medications: acetaminophen (an analgesic), chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine), dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant), and phenylephrine (a decongestant). It's used to treat symptoms from the common cold or flu and is available over the counter.

Ingredients. In Each Tablet: Active Ingredients: Acetaminophen (250 mg), Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer.; Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2 mg), Antihistamine.; Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10 mg), Cough Suppressant.; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (5 mg), Nasal Decongestant.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Formula

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.

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.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough is a combination medicine used to treat cough, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Alka-Seltzer contains three active ingredients: aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) (ASA), sodium bicarbonate, and anhydrous citric acid. The aspirin is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory, the sodium bicarbonate is an antacid, and the citric acid reacts with the sodium bicarbonate and water to form effervescence.

What makes Alka-Seltzer fizz? Alka-Seltzer contains citric acid and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). When you drop the tablet in water, the acid and the baking soda react – this produces the fizz.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Effervescent Tablets dissolve quickly in water and are instantly ready to start working.

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.

for the temporary relief of: heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains. upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink. headache, body aches, and pain alone.

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.