ALKA-SELTZER ORIGINAL- anhydrous citric acid, aspirin, and sodium bicarbonate tablet, effervescent
Bayer Bitterfeld GMBH
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Active Ingredients | Purpose |
(in each tablet) | |
Anydrous citic acid 100mg | Antacid |
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* | Analgesic |
Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
| Antacid |
Uses
Uses For the temporary relief of:
heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains
upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink
headache, body aches and pain alone
Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
- hives
- facial swelling
- asthma (wheezing)
- shock
Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cuase severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
- are age 60 or older
- have had stomach uclers or bleeding problems
- take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or sterioid drug
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen naproxen, or others)
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using the product
- take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
- if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if
- stomach bleeding warning applies to you
- you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
- you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
- you are taking a diueretic
- you have asthma
- you have a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs
- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
- feel faint
- vomit blood
- have bloody or black stools
- have stomach pain that does not get better
- symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days
- redness or swelling is present
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- new symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before us.
It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless defintely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complicaitons during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Directions
- fully dissove 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
adults and children 12 years and over | 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor | do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours |
adults 60 years and over | 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor | do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours |
children under 12 years | consult a doctor | |
Other information
Other information
-
each tablets contains: sodium 567 mg
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
- Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate
Inactive ingredients none
Questions or comments?
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Alka-Seltzer® Original
Anhydrous citric acid / Antacid
Aspirin (NSAID) / Analgesic
Sodium bicarbonate / Antacid
Fast Relief of:
Heartburn
Upset Stomach
Acid Indigestion
with Headache
Body Aches
12 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS