Alka-Seltzer Plus® Severe Night Cold Medicine PowerFast Fizz™ Lemon Effervescent Tablets -- 20 Tablets

Reye’s syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
• hives • facial swelling • asthma (wheezing) • shock
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
• are age 60 or older
• have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
• take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
• take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs
 (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
• take more or for a longer time than directed
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 childen.

Do not use
• if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
•  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.
•  if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its
 ingredients

• in children under 12 years of age

Ask a doctor before use if
• stomach bleeding warning applies to you
• you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
• you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney
 disease
• you are taking a diuretic
• you have
 • asthma • thyroid disease • diabetes
 • cough with excessive phlegm (mucus)
 • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
 • persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma,
 or emphysema
 • a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
• taking a prescription drug for
 • gout • diabetes • arthritis • taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

• do not exceed recommended dosage

• may cause marked drowsiness

• avoid alcoholic drinks

• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness

• be careful when driving a motor veihcle or operating machinery

• excitability may occur, especially in children

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
 • feel faint • vomit blood • have bloody or black stools
 • have stomach pain that does not get better
•  pain, cough, 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
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition.
• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help
or contact a Poison Control Center right away.