Alka-Seltzer - Original Flavor - 72 Effervescent Tablets
Alka-Seltzer - Original Flavor
Buffered aspirin (NSAID)/ Pain reliever/fever reducer
Fast Relief of: headache, backache, body aches, muscle Pain
- Fully dissolve two (2) tablets in 4 oz of water before taking.
- You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass. The medicine of Alka-SeltzerR is in the water.
- Take Alka-Seltzer any time - morning, noon, or night - when you need relief from headaches, backaches, body aches or muscle pain.
72 Effervescent Tablets (36 - 2 count pouches)
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Alka-Seltzer - Original Flavor - 72 Effervescent Tablets
DRUG FACTS:
| Active ingredient (in each tablet) | Purpose |
| Buffered aspirin 325 mg (NSAID) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug | Pain reliever/fever reducer |
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:
Anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate.
USES:
- Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache, muscle pain, toothache, menstrual pain, backache, colds, minor pain of arthritis.
- Temporarily reduces fever.
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 |
|
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 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.
- 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 diuretic
- you have asthma
- you have a sodium-restricted diet
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
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
- pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
- new symptoms occur
- ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in 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 568 mg.
- Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
- Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor in water contains principally the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.