Drug Facts
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active Ingredients (in each effervescent tablet) Purpose
Aspirin 325mg NSAID* ............................................. Pain RelieverCitric Acid 1000 mg ................................................... AntacidSodium Bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg ................ Antacid
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this drug 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 casue a sever 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 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.
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.
Uses
for the temporary relief of
■ heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach when accompanied by headache or body aches and pains
■ upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink
■ pain alone (headaches or body aches and pains)
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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 (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use - if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer - if you are allergic to aspirin - if overly full from food or drink. Ask a doctor if sever stomach pain occurs after taking this product.
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.
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 - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if - 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 - an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. - 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 - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not take more than 8 tables (adults) and 4 tablets (60 years and over) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 10 days.
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Fast Relief of: Indigestion, Upset stomach, Heartburn with headache, Body Aches and Pains.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
- do not exceed recommended dosage- to avoid serious injury, completely dissolve tablets in 4 oz. of water before taking
| adults and children 12 years and over(up to 60 years of age) | 2 tablets every 4 hoursdo not esceed 8 tablets in 24 hours |
| 60 year and over | 2 tablets every 4 hoursdo not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours |
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
There are no inactive ingredients.