Description

Details
In Each Tablet Other Information: Each Tablet 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. Anhydrous citric acid / Antacid aspirin (NSAID) / Analgesic. Sodium bicarbonate / Antacid. Fast Relief of: Heartburn; upset stomach; acid indigestion with headache; body aches. Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5 pm Est). Alka-Seltzer, the name you trust for fast, effective relief, offers a full range of products for your different needs. For great-tasting effervescent flavor, try Alka-Seltzer Lemon Lime. For extra strength relief, try Extra Strength Alka-Seltzer Antacid and Pain Relief Medicine. And for fast relief of your worst cold symptoms, try Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold. Made in Mexico.

Ingredients
In Each Tablet Active Ingredients: Anhydrous Citric Acid (1000 mg), Antacid; *Aspirin (NSAID) (325 mg), Analgesic; Sodium Bicarbonate (Heat-Treated) (1916 mg), Antacid. Inactive Ingredients: None.

Directions
In Each Tablet Directions: Fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking. Place two (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. Take Alka-Seltzer any time – morning, noon, or night – when you need relief from heartburn, upset stomach, acid indigestion with headache or body aches. 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.

Warnings
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage. 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 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.