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Alka-Seltzer Original
Generic name: ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPIRIN, and SODIUM BICARBONATE
Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Active ingredients
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID1000 mg
- ASPIRIN325 mg
- SODIUM BICARBONATE1916 mg
for the temporary relief of:
- heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains
- upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink
- headache, body aches, and pain alone
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
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 |
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- 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
- presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
- taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis
- 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
- each tablet contains: sodium 567 mg
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
- Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate
Alka-
Seltzer
®
Anhydrous citric acid / Antacid
Aspirin (
NSAID) / Analgesic
Sodium bicarbonate / Antacid
Fast Relief of:
Heartburn
Upset Stomach
Acid Indigestion
with Headache
Body Aches
ORIGINAL
24 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
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What it looks like
Photos of the product and/or packaging supplied by the manufacturer.
Package codes (NDC)
- 0280-4000-01
- 0280-4000-02
- 0280-4000-03
- 0280-4000-04
- 0280-4000-05
- 0280-4000-06
- 0280-4000-07
Full prescribing information (for healthcare professionals)
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Drug Facts
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
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Dist. by: Bayer HealthCare LLC
Whippany, NJ 07981