Alka Seltzer Original

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purposes

Antacid

Analgesic

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

• 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 recommended dosage

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 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.

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

Other information

• do not use if pouch is opened • 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 

Water

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