Active ingredientANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ASPIRIN
Label structure9 sections
Indications and uses
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
Dosage and administration
Directions fully dissove 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years consult a doctor
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 SECTION
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 cuase severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you
are age 60 or older
have had stomach uclers or bleeding problems
take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or sterioid drug
take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen naproxen, or others)
have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using the product
take more or for a longer time than directed
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
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 diueretic
you have asthma
you have a sodium-restricted diet
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
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
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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
PREGNANCY SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before us.
It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless defintely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complicaitons 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
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
fully dissove 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
adults and children 12 years and over
2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor
do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
adults 60 years and over
2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor
do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years
consult a doctor
Other information
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
each tablets 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
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