Description

Alka Seltzer Original 72 Tablets: Fast Relief for 6+ Symptoms

DRUG FACTS:

Active ingredient (in each tablet)	Purpose
Buffered aspirin 325 mg (NSAID) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug	Pain reliever/fever reducer

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS:

Anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate.

USES:

• Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache, muscle pain, toothache, menstrual pain, backache, colds, minor pain of arthritis.
• Temporarily reduces fever.

DIRECTIONS:

• Fully dissolve 2 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
children under 12 years	consult a doctor

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
• pain gets worse or lasts 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 a 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.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Each tablet contains: sodium 568 mg.
• Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
• Alka Seltzer Original 72 Flavor in water contains principally the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.