Zee-Seltzer™ Antacid and Pain Reliever
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Drug Facts
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
| Aspirin 325 mg (NSAIDnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) | Pain reliever |
| Citric acid 1000 mg | Antacid |
| Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg | Antacid |
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 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
- have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
- take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
- take more or for a longer time than directed
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use: if you have ever had an allergic reaction to 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 are taking a diuretic
- you have asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
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 the recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you experience any signs of stomach bleeding: (feel faint, vomit blood, have bloody or black stools, have stomach pain that does not get better)
- pain lasts more than 10 days or gets worse
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- redness or swelling is present
- any new symptoms appear
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
| Adults and children 12 years and over | 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours |
| 60 years and over | 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children under 12 years | Ask a doctor |
- completely dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
Other information
- each tablet contains: sodium 540 mg
- store at 15-25°C (59-77°F)
- avoid excessive heat above 40°C (104°F)
- in water, this tablet contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate
Inactive ingredients
none
Questions?
1-800-841-8417 or zeemedical.com
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Distributed by ZEE MEDICAL, INC., Irvine, CA 92606