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FAST Multi-symptom Cold Relief in a Fizz-Free, Taste-Free Formula

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold is now available in a new dissolvable, powder/crystal form. Each individually wrapped sachet
of Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Fast Crystal Packs transforms the beverages that you drink to help treat your cold,
like tea or orange juice, into a powerful multi-symptom cold medicine without affecting the taste or texture
because it is fizz-free and taste-free.

Unlike pills, Alka-Seltzer Plus Fast Crystal Packs are ready to work the instant you take it, rushing strong
cold-fighting medicine to relieve your worst symptoms.

For further questions about Fast Crystal Packs, please see our FAQ page.

For Best Results:

  • Tear or cut sachet open at dotted line
  • Dissolve contents of 1 packet in 6-8 ounces of hot or cold beverage.
    (Orange Juice or Tea is recommended.)
  • Consume entire beverage within 15 minutes

Fast Relief of:

  • Nasal Congestion
  • Runny Nose
  • Headache + Body Ache
  • Sore Throat
  • Sinus Pressure

Contains:

  • Acetaminophen (pain reliever / fever reducer)
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate (antihistamine)
  • Phenylephrine Bitartrate (nasal decongestant)

Active ingredients
(in each powder packet)

Acetaminophen 650 mg. Pain reliever/fever reducer
Chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg. Antihistamine
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg. Nasal decongestant

 

Uses

  • temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold:
    • minor aches and pains
    • headache
    • nasal and sinus congestion
    • runny nose
    • sneezing
    • sore throat
  • temporarily reduces fever
 

Warnings


Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take acetaminophen or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
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 products containing acetaminophen
  • 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

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • diabetes
  • thyroid disease
  • glaucoma
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
  • a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • excitability may occur, especially in children
  • you may get drowsy
  • avoid alcoholic drinks
  • alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
  • be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • 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
  • nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose Warning: Taking more than the recommended dose can cause serious health problems. 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 (see Overdose Warning)
  • adults and children 12 years and over:
    • dissolve contents of 1 powder packet in 6-8 ounces of hot or
      cold beverage: juice, soda, tea, coffee, (or water)
    • consume entire beverage within 15 minutes
  • take every 4 hours as needed
  • do not exceed 6 powder packets in 24 hours
  • children under 12 years: do not use
 

Other information

  • Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 6 mg per tablet
  • store at room temperature
 

Inactive ingredients

acesulfame potassium, aspartame, calcium silicate, citric acid, dimethicone, docusate sodium, flavor, povidone, sucralose, sucrose

 

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