Description
Details
(In Each Tablet) Other Information: each tablet contains: sodium 568 mg store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat. Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor in water contains principally the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.
Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients None
Directions
fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as years and over directed by a doctor adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years consult a doctor do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
Warnings
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. 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. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. 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 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 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 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 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. • 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. 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.