Alka-Seltzer, Buffered Aspirin (NSAID) Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, Original, 325 mg , 58 Pouches, 2 Count Each

Description

• (NSAID)
• Labeled For Individual Resale
• Total 116 Effervescent Tablets
• Relief Is Just A Swallow Away®
• Plop, Plop, Fizz, Fizz, Oh What A Relief It Is!®

Fast Relief of:

• Headache
• Backache
• Body Aches
• Muscle Pain

Uses

Temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: 

• headache
• muscle pain 
• backache 
• toothache 
• menstrual pain
• colds
• minor pain of arthritis 
• temporarily reduces fever

Expiration Date

05/01/2028 00:00:00

UPC

016500591733

Ingredients

Drug Facts
Active Ingredient (in each tablet)	Purpose
Buffered aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*	Pain reliever/fever reducer
Inactive Ingredients: Anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate. *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Each tablet contains: sodium 568 mg.

Suggested Use

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

Fully dissolve two (2) tablets in 4 oz of water before taking. You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass. The medicine of Alka-Seltzer® is in the water. 

Take Alka-Seltzer® any time - morning, noon, or night - when you need relief from headache, backache, body aches or muscle pain.

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.

Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat. 

Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor in water contains principally the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.