Alka-Seltzer, Original , 36 Effervescent Tablets

Description

• Buffered Aspirin (NSAID)
• Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer
• Bayer
• (18 – 2 Count Pouches)

Fast Relief of:

• Heartburn
• Backache
• Body Aches
• Muscle Pain

Uses: temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:

• headache
• muscle pain
• backache
• toothache
• menstrual pain
• colds
• minor pain of arthritis
• temporarily reduces fever

Expiration Date

02/01/2028 00:00:00

UPC

016500564188

Ingredients

Suggested Use

• Full dissolve two (2) tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
• You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass. The medicine of Alka-Seltzer is in the water.
• Take Alka-Seltzer Original flavor at any time-morning, noon, or night – when you need relief from headaches, backaches, body aches, or muscle pain.

Warnings

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

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 taking a prescription drug for:

• diabetes
• gout
• arthritis

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
• fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
• redness or swelling is present
• new symptoms occur
• ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in 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.

Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor in water contains principally the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.