Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief

Active Ingredients (in each effervescent tablet)                                      Purpose

Aspirin 325mg NSAID* .............................................                            Pain Reliever
Citric Acid 1000 mg ...................................................                                   Antacid
Sodium Bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg ................                                    Antacid

*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Warnings

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this drug for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin.

Allergy alert: Aspirin may casue a sever allergic reaction which may include: - hives - facial swelling - asthma (wheezing) - shock

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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.

Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers.  Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding.

Uses

for the temporary relief of

■ heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach when accompanied by headache or body aches and pains

■ upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink

■ pain alone (headaches or body aches and pains)

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

 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 (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis

Do not use - if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer - if you are allergic to aspirin - if overly full from food or drink.  Ask a doctor if sever stomach pain occurs after taking this product.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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.

Stop use and ask a doctor if - 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 - an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. - pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse - new symptoms occur - redness or swelling is present - ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

When using this product do not take more than 8 tables (adults) and 4 tablets (60 years and over) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 10 days.

Fast Relief of: Indigestion, Upset stomach, Heartburn with headache, Body Aches and Pains.

Directions

- do not exceed recommended dosage
- to avoid serious injury, completely dissolve tablets in 4 oz. of water before taking

There are no inactive ingredients.

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