These cold tablets are designed to provide quick relief from common cold symptoms, including nasal/sinus congestion, cough, and body aches. Each tablet contains a powerful combination of active ingredients, including Aspirin for pain relief.

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 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.

Directions. 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 Effervescent Tablets dissolve quickly in water and are instantly ready to start working.

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.

Typical dosing for Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Dissolve 2 tablets in a half-cup of water, and drink the mixture. Repeat every 4 hours or as directed by a provider. Don't take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. Each tablet contains 325 mg of aspirin, 2 mg of chlorpheniramine, and 7.8 mg of phenylephrine.

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.

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.

How long does it take Alka-Seltzer to work? Alka-Seltzer should start to work within a few seconds once it reaches the stomach to relieve heartburn symptoms.

Using dextromethorphan together with ethanol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with dextromethorphan.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu can make you sleepy or dizzy during the day, which can affect your ability to focus, think, or react. Don't drive until you know how the medication affects you. To prevent daytime sleepiness, taking the least amount of medication possible at night can help.