Alka Seltzer

Salimex, S.A.

Alka Seltzer

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• for the relief of:

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Aspirin 325 mg

Citric acid 1000 mg

Sodium Bicarbonate (heat treated) 1916 mg

Analgesic, Antacid

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

for the 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

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
• asthma (wheezing)

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.

• 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

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

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