Effervescent Pain Relief

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

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 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

Stomach bleeding warning

This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 NSAID's (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
• have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
• take more or for longer time than directed

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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 any other pain reliever/fever reducer
• you are allergic to aspirin

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

• presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
• taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not exceed the recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
• you have any of the following signs of stomach bleeding: feel faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
• pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse
• new symptoms occur
• redness or swelling is present
• ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• completely dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking

Other Information

• each tablet contains: sodium 540 mg
• protect from excessive heat
• in water, this tablet contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate

Inactive Ingredients

none

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Proudly Distributed byWestern Family Foods, Inc.P.O. Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 U.S.A.