Alka-Seltzer Antacid & Pain Relief Medicine, Original, 36 Tablets

Fast Relief of acid indigestion, upset stomach, heartburn with headache, body aches & pains.

• Take Alka-Seltzer anytime - morning, noon, or night - when you need relief.
• Each Tablet Contains: Sodium 567 mg.
• Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate
• Made in Mexico

• Relieves:
  • acid indigestion
  • upset stomach
  • heartburn
  • headache
  • body aches
  • pains

Active Ingredients (in each Tablet): Aspirin (325 mg), Citric Acid (1000 mg), Sodium Bicarbonate (Heat-Treated) (1916 mg)

Inactive Ingredients: None

• Fully dissolve 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.

• Protect from excessive heat.
• Place 2 tablets in 4 oz of water.
• Dissolve tablets completely.
• You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass.
• The medicines of Alka-Seltzer are in the water.

WARNINGS:

• Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flue 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 cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:
  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock
• 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.
• Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

• Ask a doctor before use if you have:
  • asthma
  • ulcers
  • bleeding problems
  • stomach problems that last or come back frequently, such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain
  • 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:
• an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away
• symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days
• redness or swelling is present
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
• new symptoms occurs

• 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.