ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Mucus and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride Kit — NDC 0280-8286-24 (Billing 00280-8286-24)
This is a package of ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Mucus and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride Kit from Bayer HealthCare, LLC., marketed since Jun 2026 and currently FDA-listed.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 0280-8286-24 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human OTC drug
- Code segments
- 0280 labeler · 8286 product · 24 package
- Package marketed since
- Jun 1, 2026
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2027
- Barcode (UPC)
- 0016500584223
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 1297288
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Alka Seltzer Cold is an oral over-the-counter kit containing fast-acting gels sold under FDA's OTC monograph rules. It combines acetaminophen (a pain reliever and fever reducer), dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant), and doxylamine (a sleep aid) for daytime and nighttime symptom relief. The kit also includes guaifenesin (an expectorant to help thin mucus) and phenylephrine (a nasal decongestant). This product is intended to address multiple cold symptoms at once.
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Supplement & herbal interactions
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
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Pricing
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00280-8286-16 0280-8286-16 Main listing | 1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 2 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2026-06-01 | — | Active |
| 00280-8286-24 You're viewing this | 1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 2 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK | 2026-06-01 | — | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Mucus and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels acetaminophen, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, doxylamine succinate, guaifenesin, phenylephrine hydrochloride Kit?
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Mucus and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gelsthis 00280-8286-24 | Bayer | 1 capsule | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DayQuil and NyQuil VapoCOOL SEVERE COLD and FLU plus CONGESTION 69423-0991-24 | The | 1 kit | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Cough, Mucus and Congestion Day and Night 00280-0062-01 | Bayer | 2 capsules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Alka-Seltzer Plus Cough, Mucus and Congestion Day and Night Powermax 00280-0035-01 | Bayer | 3 capsules | — | — | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
What it looks like
Where does this data come from?
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
This is label-wide narrative text, not a normalized exact-product ingredient list. A label can cover multiple strengths or packages.
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IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 8, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 8, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses Uses · helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · temporarily reduces fever
Uses Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · nasal congestion · sinus congestion and pressure · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · temporarily reduces fever
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Directions · do not take more than the recommended dose · adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules every 4 hours. Do not exceed 10 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. · children under 12 years: do not use
Directions 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. · children under 12 years: do not use
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take · more than 10 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product · with other drugs containing acetaminophen · 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: · skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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 Do not use ● with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ● 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 you have Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin When using this product When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor if Stop use and ask a doctor if · 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 · cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts.
These could be signs of a serious condition. · nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children. 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.
Warnings Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take · more than 10 capsules in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product · with other drugs containing acetaminophen · 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin or severe allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: · skin reddening · blisters · rash · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock If a skin or general allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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 Do not use ● with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription).
If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ● 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 presc… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients Active ingredients (in each capsule) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg…………….……….Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg…………..Cough suppressant Guaifenesin 200 mg…………………………………………..Expectorant Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg………………...Nasal decongestant
Active ingredients (in each capsule) Purposes Acetaminophen 325 mg…………….… ……...Pain reliever/fever reducer Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg…… ………Cough suppressant Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg…………… ………………...Antihistamine Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg.....…… ………...Nasal decongestant
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients FD&C red No. 40, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, medium chain triglycerides, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients D&C yellow No. 10, FD&C blue No. 1, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide
📄 Do Not Use ▾
Do not use Do not use ● with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ● 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
Do not use Do not use ● with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. ● 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 ▾
Ask a doctor before use if you have Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor before use if you have Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● glaucoma ● cough that occurs with excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ● a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
📄 Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist Before Use If ▾
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are ● taking the blood thinning drug warfarin ● taking sedatives or tranquilizers
📄 When Using This Product ▾
When using this product When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
When using this product When using this product ● do not exceed recommended dosage ● may cause marked drowsiness ● alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect ● avoid alcoholic drinks ● be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery ● excitability may occur, especially in children
📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If ▾
Stop use and ask a doctor if Stop use and ask a doctor if · 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 · cough comes back or occurs with fever, rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. · nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs
Stop use and ask a doctor if Stop use and ask a doctor if · 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 · 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 ▾
If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children ▾
Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children. 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.
Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children . 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.
📄 Other Information ▾
Other information Other information · store at 15°- 25°C (59° - 77°F)
Other information Other information · store at 15° - 25°C (59° - 77°F)
📄 Questions or Comments ▾
Questions or comments Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 8AM - 8PM EST)
Questions or comments Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon-Fri 8AM - 8PM EST)
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