Alka-seltzer Original Flavor Tablet, Effervescent
FDA Label NDC 66715-6403

Active ingredients (in each tablet)
Buffered aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Purpose
Pain reliever/fever reducer

Uses

• temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
• headache
• muscle pain
• backache
• toothache
• menstrual pain
• colds
• minor pain of arthritis
• temporarily reduces fever

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.

Directions

• 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 8 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 years	ask a doctor

Other information

• each tablet contains: sodium 568 mg
• store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
• Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor in water contains principally the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate

Inactive ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate

Questions or comments?
1-800-986-0369 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST)

Bayer

Manufacturer: Bayer HealthCare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981

This product is repackaged by Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc., 9300 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404;

1-877-507-6516 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM CST), from a product manufactured by Bayer. 97033C-US-03-22

“Bayer, the Bayer Cross and Alka-Seltzer are registered trademarks of Bayer, used with permission.”

Made in Mexico

[Bayer cross]

Alka-

Seltzer _®

Buffered aspirin (NSAID) /

Pain Reliever/fever reducer

Fast Relief of:

Headache

Backache

Body Aches

Muscle Pain

ORIGINAL FLAVOR

6

Effervescent Tablets

(3 - 2 count pouches)

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