| Heading | The name you trust for fast and effective relief. |
| Purpose | Antacid Pain Relief |
| Manufacturer | Bayer Inc |
| Active Ingredients | Per Tablet: Aspirin 325 mg; Citric Acid 1000 mg; Sodium Bicarbonate (Heat-Treated) 1916 mg; Each Tablet Contains: Sodium 567 mg |
| Directions | 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. |
| Inactive Ingredients | None |
| 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 over-indulgence in food or drink; headache body aches and pain alone. Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate. |
| 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`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 (thinning the blood) 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 occur. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last three 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 accidental overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
