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 Maximum Strength Day Cold & Flu Liquid Gels) (In Each Capsule) Directions: Do not take more than the recommended dose. 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.

(Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold & Flu Formula Liquid Gels:) In Each Capsule: Acetaminophen (325 mg), Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10 mg), Doxylamine Succinate (6.25 mg), Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (5 mg).

Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. children under 12 years: do 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.

Take Alka-Seltzer any time - morning, noon, or night - when you need relief from heartburn, upset stomach, acid indigestion with headache or body aches. Age group directions: Adults and Children 12 Years and Over:: 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.

How Alka-Seltzer works. Alka-Seltzer is a combination of three medications: Citric acid and sodium bicarbonate are antacids that work to relieve indigestion and upset stomach by neutralizing the acid in your 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.

In rare cases, acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction that can be fatal. This could occur even if you have taken acetaminophen in the past and had no reaction. Stop taking Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and call your doctor right away if you have skin redness or a rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling.

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 is only meant to give temporary relief of heartburn symptoms. Let your provider know if your symptoms worsen or last more than 10 days. They can check with you to see if you need a longer-lasting heartburn medication.

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.