Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength

Drug Facts

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

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

• hives
• facial swelling
• asthma (wheezing)
• shock

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 anticoagulation (blood thinning), diabetes, gout, or arthritis

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• 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.
• you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding

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

• each tablet contains: sodium 588 mg
• store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
• Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate

Inactive ingredients

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