Why was Alka-Seltzer taken off the market?

Why was Alka-Seltzer taken off the market?

The affected packages are being recalled because the ingredients on the front sticker may not match the actual product in the carton. The Alka-Seltzer Plus products subject to the recall are intended to temporarily relieve symptoms associated with cold and flu, such as cough, congestion, fever and/or mucus.

How bad is Alka-Seltzer for you?

Alka-Seltzer can cause ‘serious bleeding,’ FDA warns People usually take Alka-Seltzer to make themselves feel better after eating too many pieces of pizza. But the Food and Drug Administration warns that the medicine may have an unintended consequence.

Is Alka-Seltzer good for allergies?

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Sinus is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Sinus may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the side effects of Alka-Seltzer Plus?

COMMON side effects

• conditions of excess stomach acid secretion.
• irritation of the stomach or intestines.
• nausea.
• vomiting.
• heartburn.
• stomach cramps.
• an increase in the thickness of lung secretions.
• drowsiness.

What happened to actifed?

Each tablet contains Triprolidine hydrochloride 2.5 mg and Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg. Since 2012, Actifed is no longer available in Thailand. Actifed as well as all drugs with pseudoephedrine are now strictly controlled under Thailand’s narcotics control law so it was withdrawn from the market.

Is Alka-Seltzer an antihistamine?

The Alka-Seltzer product has an antihistamine, but it also contains a pain reliever, a cough suppressant and a decongestant, which is overkill if you just have the sniffles. Taking all those extra medications puts you at risk for possible side effects.

What replaced actifed?

Wal-Act D is the same formula as old Actifed – uses Triprolidine HCL & Pseudoehedrine HL – works great just like the original. Bought some today at Wallgreens, it’s their house brand, behind the pharmacy counter.

Can you buy Actifed over the counter?

The product is available Over-the-counter as a pack of 12 tablets produced by McNeil. Each tablet contains Triprolidine hydrochloride 2.5 mg and Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride 60 mg.