Alka Seltzer® Effervescent Tablets
2 Tablets per Foil-wrapped Packet - 18 Foil-wrapped packets / Box
Uses - for the temporary relief of:
- Heartburn
- Acid indigestion
- Sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains
- Upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink
- Headache
- Body aches
- Pain alone
All First Aid products are packaged in Single Dose - Tamper Resistant Packaging
- Individually labeled, and dated for freshness.
- Avoid contamination between users.
- Ideal for use at the workplace
- Great for keeping products available when you're on the go!!!
DRUG ACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (In each tablet) Purpose
Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg Antacid
Aspirin 325mg (NSAID) Analgesic
Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated)1916mg Antacid
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Warnings
Reyes 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 syndrone, 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 cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
- Are age 60 or older
- Have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
- Take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
- Take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs(aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- Have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this 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.
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 diruretic
- 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 remommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- 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 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 cae of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
Directions:
Fully dissolve 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
Each tablet 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
