ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, Doxylamine succinate Kit — NDC 00280-8288-16 package photo
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ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, Doxylamine succinate Kit — NDC 0280-8288-16 (Billing 00280-8288-16)

by Bayer HealthCare LLC. · 1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK

This is a package of ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, Doxylamine succinate Kit from Bayer HealthCare LLC., marketed since Jun 2026 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 00280-8288-16
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0280-8288-16 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains1 kit in 1 carton * 1 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack * 1 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack * 1 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack * 1 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Main listing for product 0280-8288 · Also comes in: 1 capsule 0280-8288-24
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0280-8288-16
Product NDC 0280-8288
11-digit billing NDC 00280828816
UPC 0016500576846
Application # M012
SPL Set ID 51e03b5b-b05a-07c1-e063-6394a90ab201
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2026-06-01
Dosage form KIT
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1086997
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0280-8288-16 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00280-8288-16. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Anilides class.

Drug family (ATC) Anilides
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

🧪 What is this product?

Alka-Seltzer Cold is an over-the-counter OTC monograph product marketed as a kit containing day and night fast gels. The day formulation contains acetaminophen (a pain reliever and fever reducer), dextromethorphan (a cough suppressant), and phenylephrine (a decongestant that helps relieve nasal congestion). The night formulation adds doxylamine succinate, a sedating antihistamine typically used to help with sleep. This kit is commonly used by people seeking multi-symptom relief from cold and flu symptoms such as aches, cough, congestion, and fever.

Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer 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.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 1 capsule
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
00280-8288-16 You're viewing this Main listing 1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 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
00280-8288-24 0280-8288-24 1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 1 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in 1 BLISTER PACK * 1 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?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 kit in 1 carton * 1 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack * 1 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack * 1 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack * 1 capsule, liquid filled in 1 blister pack.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels Acetaminophen, Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, Doxylamine succinate Kit?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Day and Night Cold and Flu PowerMax Gels 00280-0125-01 Bayer 6 capsules — — FDA listed —
Kroger DayTime and NightTime Cold and Flu SOFTGEL 59450-0048-48 The 8 capsules — — FDA listed —
ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold Flu and Congestion Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gelsthis 00280-8288-16 Bayer 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
Nuvicare DayTime and NightTime Cold and Flu 84324-0020-01 NUVICARE 6 capsules — — FDA listed —
Alka-Seltzer Plus Maximum Strength Day and Night Cold and Flu PowerMax Gels 00280-1650-16 Bayer 6 capsules — — FDA listed —
ALKA SELTZER COLD Cold and Sinus Maximum Strength Day Night Fast Gels 00280-8283-24 Bayer 1 capsule — — FDA listed —
Nuvicare DayTime and NightTime Cold and Flu 84324-0025-01 NUVICARE 6 capsules — — FDA listed —
Kroger Daytime and Nighttime Cold and Flu Softgel 30142-0233-74 The 8 capsules — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2026
On the market since
Jun 2026
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color orange / green
ShapeOval
ImprintASP;N
Size16 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

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.

From the label’s inactive-ingredient sectionInactive ingredients FD&C yellow #6, ferric oxide, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide 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

This is label-wide narrative text, not a normalized exact-product ingredient list. A label can cover multiple strengths or packages.

Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBayer HealthCare LLC.
FDA applicationM012 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code00280
First marketedJun 2026
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio240 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 78 words ▾

Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · sinus congestion and pressure · nasal congestion · temporarily reduces fever

Uses Uses · temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: · minor aches and pains · headache · cough · sore throat · runny nose · sneezing · sinus congestion and pressure · nasal congestion · temporarily reduces fever

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 97 words ▾

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

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 ~1 min read ▾

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.

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.

🧪 Active Ingredient 36 words ▾

Active ingredients (in each capsule) Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

Active ingredients (in each capsule) Acetaminophen 325 mg Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 10 mg Doxylamine succinate 6.25 mg Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 57 words ▾

Inactive ingredients FD&C yellow #6, ferric oxide, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, potassium aluminum silicate, povidone, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol sorbitan solution, titanium dioxide

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

🎯 Purpose 17 words ▾

Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Nasal decongestant

Purposes Pain reliever/fever reducer Cough suppressant Antihistamine Nasal decongestant

📄 Do Not Use 212 words ▾

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 ● 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 123 words ▾

Ask a doctor before use if you have ● liver disease ● heart disease ● high blood pressure ● thyroid disease ● diabetes ● cough that is accompanies by excessive phlegm (mucus) ● persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema ● difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

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 38 words ▾

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 ● taking the blood thinning drug warfarin ● taking sedatives or tranquilizers

📄 When Using This Product 56 words ▾

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

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 141 words ▾

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

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 20 words ▾

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 86 words ▾

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. 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 29 words ▾

Other information Other information ● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F).

Other information Other information ● store at room temperature. Avoid temperatures above 40°C (104°F).

📄 Questions or Comments 22 words ▾

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)

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 1 words ▾

PDP

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product Kit / multi-component package

Kit / multi-component package

This NDC identifies a kit — a package containing more than one component. Structured data (pricing, ingredients, equivalents) is often reported per component rather than for the kit NDC itself, which can make this page look thinner than the components' own pages.

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Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
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Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bayer HealthCare LLC.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 1 capsule (00280-8288-24). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bayer HealthCare LLC. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.