Alka-Seltzer Original

Uses 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 dissove 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.

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
  • redness or swelling is present
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
  • new symptoms occur

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 diabetes, gout, or arthritis

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

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before us. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless defintely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complicaitons during delivery.

Alka-Seltzer® Original

Anhydrous citric acid / Antacid

Aspirin (NSAID) / Analgesic

Sodium bicarbonate / Antacid

Fast Relief of:

Heartburn

Upset Stomach

Acid Indigestion

with Headache

Body Aches

12 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

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