Alka-Seltzer

Generic name: buffered aspirin

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Dosage Form

N/A

Manufacturer

Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.

Active ingredient

ASPIRIN325 mg

Important Safety Information

This medication contains important usage instructions, warnings, and side effect information that you should review before use.

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Uses

temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
headache
muscle pain
backache
toothache
menstrual pain
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: take 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Adults 60 years and over: take 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.

What it looks like

Photos of the product and/or packaging supplied by the manufacturer.

Package codes (NDC)

66715-5206-0

Full prescribing information (for healthcare professionals)

Pouch Header/PDP

Do not use if pouch is torn or open.

Alka-Seltzer _®

Buffered aspirin (NSAID)/Pain reliever/fever reducer

ORIGINAL FLAVOR

[Bayer logo]

Fast Relief

2 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

Reye's syndrome

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

Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

hives
facial swelling
asthma (wheezing)
shock

Stomach bleeding warning

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 directedStomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which

Other information

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

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Active ingredient

Important Safety Information

What this medicine is forThe uses this medicine is approved for.

How to take itDosage and administration instructions.

Do not use if…Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask a doctor before use if…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…

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if…Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for diabetes gout arthritis

Stop use and talk to a doctor if…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

Package label[Bayer logo] Alka- Seltzer ® Buffered aspirin (NSAID)/ Pain reliever/fever reducer ORIGINAL FLAVOR 15 PACKETS OF 2 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS [UPC]