Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

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Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active Ingredients (in each tablet) Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)* Caffeine 65 mg *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Pain reliever Alertness aid/pain reliever aid

Uses

for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with a hangover
helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness associated with a hangover
for temporary relief of headaches, body aches, and pain alone

Warnings

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 Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine- containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat. ● For occasional use only. Do not use for more than 2 days for a hangover unless directed by a doctor. Not intended for use as a substitute for sleep. If fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur, consult a doctor.

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

Caffeine warning

The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine- containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat. ● For occasional use only. Do not use for more than 2 days for a hangover unless directed by a doctor. Not intended for use as a substitute for sleep. If fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur, consult a doctor.

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

taking a prescription drug for ● diabetes ● gout ● 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 faintvomit bloodhave bloody or black stoolshave stomach pain that does not get better
pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse
redness or swelling is present
ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
new symptoms occur

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 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.

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

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

Adults 18 years and over	2 tablets every 6 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor	do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
Adults 60 years and over	2 tablets every 6 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor	do not exceed 5 tablets in 24 hours
Children under 18 years	consult a doctor

Other information

● each tablet contains: potassium 115 mg ● each tablet contains: sodium 371 mg ● Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.4 mg per tablet ● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, dimethicone, docusate sodium, FD&C red No. 40, FD&C yellow No. 6, flavor, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

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Dist. by: Bayer HealthCare LLC Whippany, NJ 07981

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