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product_id: 380550670
title: "Severe Cold - Sparkling Original Powerfast Fizz Effervescent Common Cold Tablets, Sinus Congestion, Runny Nose, and Dry Cough, 36CT, Packaging May Vary"
brand: "alka-seltzer plus"
price: "R434"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Alka Seltzer Plus"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/380550670-severe-cold-sparkling-original-powerfast-fizz-effervescent-common-cold-tablets
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Fast-acting relief Travel-friendly sachets Effervescent fizz formula Severe Cold - Sparkling Original Powerfast Fizz Effervescent Common Cold Tablets, Sinus Congestion, Runny Nose, and Dry Cough, 36CT, Packaging May Vary

**Brand:** alka-seltzer plus
**Price:** R434
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power through cold season with fizz and fast relief!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Severe Cold - Sparkling Original Powerfast Fizz Effervescent Common Cold Tablets, Sinus Congestion, Runny Nose, and Dry Cough, 36CT, Packaging May Vary by alka-seltzer plus
- **How much does it cost?** R434 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/380550670-severe-cold-sparkling-original-powerfast-fizz-effervescent-common-cold-tablets)

## Best For

- alka-seltzer plus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alka-seltzer plus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Portable On-the-Go Doses:** Individually wrapped sachets fit perfectly in your busy lifestyle
- • **Clinically Trusted Formula:** Contains acetaminophen for pain & fever, plus nasal decongestants
- • **Rapid Multi-Symptom Relief:** Targets congestion, cough, headache, fever & sore throat in minutes
- • **HSA/FSA Eligible Convenience:** Smart health spend with coverage options for your wellness budget
- • **Effervescent PowerFizz Technology:** Refreshing fizz makes medicine easy and fast to take

## Overview

Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Sparkling Original POWERFAST Fizz Effervescent Tablets deliver rapid, multi-symptom relief from severe cold and flu symptoms including sinus congestion, cough, headache, fever, and sore throat. Featuring a unique effervescent formula for quick absorption and a refreshing fizz, these individually wrapped sachets are designed for easy, on-the-go use. Trusted by millions with a 4.8-star rating, this acetaminophen-based remedy is HSA/FSA eligible and a top choice for fast, effective cold care.

## Description

ALKA-SELTZER PLUS Severe Cold Sparkling Original POWERFAST Fizz EFFERVESCENT Tablets - your fast and effective solution for severe cold symptoms. With its powerful formula, these effervescent cold tablets work quickly to provide relief from cold symptoms such as congestion, headache, fever, and sore throat, also serving as a great dry cough medicine for adults. The unique effervescence of the tablets creates a refreshing fizz that makes taking medicine an enjoyable experience. Each tablet contains a blend of pain relievers, fever reducers, and nasal decongestants to provide multi-symptom cold relief. Whether you're at home or on-the-go, the travel-size packaging makes it easy to take with you wherever you need to go. Experience relief from severe cold symptoms with ALKA-SELTZER PLUS Severe Cold Sparkling Original POWERFAST Fizz EFFERVESCENT Tablets - the perfect cold remedy to keep on hand during cold and flu season.

Review: It makes you feel better - I use this product regularity. It really helps for generally feeling better when feeling lousy and addressing sinus and stuffiness. It tastes fine and is super easy and quick acting.
Review: Works well! - It works well but don't expect it to taste great. It goes down better if you mix it with something else. It got me over the worst symptoms of my cold.

## Features

- ALKA-SELTZER PLUS Severe Cold Sparkling Original POWERFAST Fizz EFFERVESCENT Cold Tablets provide fast relief from cold symptoms
- Our severe cold, cough formula provides fizzy fast relief of: nasal congestion, sinus pressure & congestion, sneezing, runny nose, headache, fever, sore throat and body aches & pains.
- Provides severe cold relief from congestion, coughing, and sore throat
- Each box containing 18 Sachets each containing 1 individually wrapped dose (2 effervescent tablets), which makes this cold remedy easy to take with you on the go.
- Works as cold and flu relief with acetaminophen as an ingredient
- HSA/FSA Eligible -- Check your plan for coverage.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B09L8J3H2M |
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,194 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #65 in Cold & Flu Medicine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,492) |
| Date First Available  | November 8, 2021 |
| Manufacturer  | Bayer Healthcare LLC |
| Package Dimensions  | 4.06 x 3.39 x 2 inches; 4.97 ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ALKA-SELTZER PLUS
- **Item Weight:** 0.31 Pounds
- **Product Benefits:** Cold and Flu Control, Cough Relief
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Cold

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How to use this product?**
A: I don’t care for the taste so I put about 1/2 cup of water, drop in 2 tablets and wait for it to stop fizzing. Then drink it down as fast as I can. It does work!

**Q: Date of Expiry**
A: Varies from box to box

**Q: How many packets to a box ?**
A: 18

**Q: Is it safe and of good quality?**
A: It works great for colds.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It makes you feel better
*by D***I on January 18, 2026*

I use this product regularity. It really helps for generally feeling better when feeling lousy and addressing sinus and stuffiness. It tastes fine and is super easy and quick acting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well!
*by D***M on December 19, 2025*

It works well but don't expect it to taste great. It goes down better if you mix it with something else. It got me over the worst symptoms of my cold.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works.
*by M***H on October 20, 2025*

Great product. Made me feel better quickly.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-01-31*