Product Description.:
* Fast relief of
o Acid indigestion
o Upset stomach
o Heartburn with headache
o Body aches & pains
* Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate
* Take Alka-Seltzer any time - morning, noon, or night - when you need relief from acid indigestion, upset stomach, or heartburn with headache or body aches and pains
* Each tablet contains - Sodium 567 mg
* For the relief of
o heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains
o upset stomach form overindulgence in food or drink
o headache, body aches, and pain alone
Active Ingredients
Aspirin 325 mg - in each tablet
Ingredients
Citric Acid 1000 mg - in each tablet , Sodium Bicarbonate Heat-Treated 1916 mg - in each tablet
Instructions
* Fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
* Adults and children 12 years and over
o 2 Tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor
o Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
* Adults 60 years and over
o 2 Tablets every 4 hours or as directed by a doctor
o Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
* Place two (2) tablets in 4 oz, of water
* Dissolve tablets completely
* You do not have to drink any of the residue that ay be on the bottom of the glass
* The medicines of Alka-Seltzer are in the water
* Protect from excessive heat
Warnings
* Reyes Syndrome
o Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reyes syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin
* Allergy Alert
o Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock
* Alcohol Warning
o If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers
o Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding
* Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
* Ask a doctor before use if you have
o asthma
o ulcers
o bleeding problems
o stomach problems that lasts or come back frequently, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain
o a sodium-restricted diet
* When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
* Stop use and ask a doctor if
o an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
o symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days
o redness or swelling is present
o ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
o new symptoms occur
* If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use
o 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
* Do not use if pouch is torn or open
* Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
o presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescrition drugs
o taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (blood thinning), diabetes, gout, or arthritis
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