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

Warnings

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 have ever had an allergic reaction 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 (blood thinning), 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 3 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 overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

• fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking

Other Information

• 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.

Inactive Ingredients

none

Questions or Comments?

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