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Alka Seltzer Original Flavor


Drug Facts


Active Ingredients

Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID) * nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg


Purpose

Antacid

Analgesic

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 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

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

  • presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
  • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or 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
  • 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 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.


Directions

• fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking

adults and children 12 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
adults 60 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 yearsconsult 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


SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Manufacturer: Bayer HealthCare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981

This product is packaged by Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., 9300 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 1-877-507-6516 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM CST),

from a product manufactured by Bayer.

“Bayer, the Bayer Cross and Alka-Seltzer are registered trademarks of Bayer, used with permission.” Product of Mexico


25 Count Box

Alka- Seltzer ®

Buffered aspirin (NSAID) /

Pain reliever / fever reducer

Fast Relief of:

Headache

Backache

Body Aches

Muscle Pain

ORIGINAL FLAVOR

50 Effervescent Tablets (25 - 2 count pouches)

Alka- Seltzer ®

Buffered aspirin (NSAID) /

Pain reliever / fever reducer

Fast Relief of:

Headache

Backache

Body Aches

Muscle Pain

ORIGINAL FLAVOR

50 Effervescent Tablets (25 - 2 count pouches)


30 Count Box

Alka- Seltzer ®

Buffered aspirin (NSAID) /

Pain reliever / fever reducer

Fast Relief of:

Headache

Backache

Body Aches

Muscle Pain

ORIGINAL FLAVOR

60 Effervescent Tablets (30 - 2 count pouches)


CVP 4 Count Carton

Alka- Seltzer ®

Buffered aspirin (NSAID) /

Pain reliever / fever reducer

Fast Relief of:

Headache

Backache

Body Aches

Muscle Pain

ORIGINAL FLAVOR

4

Effervescent Tablets (2 - 2 count pouches)

CVP

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