Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength Antacid & Pain Relief, Original Effervescent Tablets
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Fast Relief
- Heartburn with Headache
- Acid Indigestion
- Upset Stomach
- Body Aches & Pain
Each tablet contains: sodium 588 mg.
Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.
Uses for the 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.
Active Ingredients: (in each tablet): Aspirin (500 mg) (Analgesic), Citric Acid 1000 mg (Antactid), Sodium Bicarbonate (Heat-Treated) (1985 mg) (Antacid)
Warnings
Reye's Syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye 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), or 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.
- asthma
- ulcers
- bleeding problems
- stomach problems that last or come back frequently such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
- on a sodium restricted diet.
- 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.
- pain gets worse or lasts for more than 10 days
- new symptoms occur
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- redness or swelling is present
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.