Fast Relief of:
- Acid indigestion
- Upset stomach
- Heartburn with headache, body aches & pains
Uses for the relief of:
- Heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains
- Upset stomach with headache from over-indulgence in food or drink
- Pain alone (headache or body and muscular aches and pains)
Directions: Fully dissolve 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.
Active Ingredients (in each tablet):
Aspirin 325 mg. Purpose: Analgesic. Citric Acid 1000 mg. Purpose: Antacid. Sodium Bicarbonate (heat treated) 1916 mg. Purpose: Antacid.
Warnings:
Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin.
Allergy Alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
- Hives
- Facial Swelling
- Asthma (wheezing)
- Shock
Alcohol Warning:If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.
Ask a doctor before use if you have:
- Asthma
- Ulcers
- Bleeding problems
- Stomach problems that last or come back frequently, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain
- 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 anticoagulation (blood thinning), 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
- Symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days
- Redness or swelling is present
- Ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- New symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
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.
Other Information:
Each tablet contains: sodium 567mg. Protect from excessive heat. Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.