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Get fast relief of heartburn, upset stomach, acid indigestion with headache and body aches from this effervescent antacid and pain reliever that has been around for more than 80 years. Unlike other antacids, such as Tums or Mylanta, H-2 blockers such as Pepcid, and PPIs like Prilosec and Nexium, Alka-Seltzer Original contains an analgesic for pain accompanied by heartburn and acid indigestion.

Uses

For the relief of: heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains; upset stomach with headache from over-indulgence in food or drink; headache, body aches and pain alone. Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.

Package Description: 12 Tablets

Serving Size: 2 Tablets

Number of Servings: 6

Active Ingredients Per Tablet:
Aspirin 325 mg;
Citric Acid 1000 mg;
Sodium Bicarbonate (Heat-Treated) 1916 mg;
Each Tablet Contains: Sodium 567 mg

Inactive Ingredients: None.

Fully dissolve 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..

Reye's syndrome: Children and teenagers should not use this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness reported to be associated with aspirin.

Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives, facial swelling, asthma (wheezing), shock. Alcohol warning: If you consume 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take aspirin or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Aspirin may cause stomach bleeding. Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer.

Ask a doctor before use if you have: asthma, ulcers, bleeding problems; stomach problems that last or come back frequently such as heartburn, upset stomach, or pain; a sodium-restricted diet. 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 anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout, or arthritis. When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.

Stop use and ask a doctor if: an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away; symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days; redness or swelling is present; ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs; new symptoms occur. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last three months of 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 accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.