Full dissolve two (2) tablets in 4 ounces 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 headaches, backaches, body aches, or muscle pain.
Adults and children 12 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctorDo not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hoursAdults 60 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctorDo not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hoursChildren under 12 yearsConsult a doctorWarnings
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
symptoms get worse or last 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 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.
