Alka Seltzer Original Pain Relief – 10 Tablets

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Product Details:

Alka Seltzer Original Pain Relief – 10 Tablets

Alka-Seltzer Original Effervescent Tablets provide fast and effective relief from mild to moderate pain including:

• headaches
• migraine
• neuralgia
• toothache
• sore throat
• period pains
• aches & pains
• influenza, feverishness & feverish colds.

They also provide symptomatic relief from:

• sprains & strains
• rheumatic pain
• sciatica
• lumbago
• fibrosis
• muscular aches & pains
• joint swelling & stiffness

Directions Of Use:

Dissolve Alka-Seltzer in a glass of water prior to oral administration. Never use undissolved.

Adults & children aged 16 years and over: 2 tablets in water.
The dose may be repeated every 4 hours, as required, with a maximum of 4 dosages in 24 hours.

Cautions & Warnings:

Read the leaflet and label before use

Do not use for more than 3 days without consulting with a physician.
Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Do not give to children under 16 years, unless specifically indicated (e.g. for Kawasaki’s disease).
Do not take Alka Seltzer if you: are allergic to aspirin, sodium hydrogen carbonate, citric acid or to any other ingredients.
Or if allergic to any other pain relieving or anti-inflammatory medicines (e.e NSAIDS or salicylates). have, or have had, a stomach or duodenal ulcer. have a disorder which causes excessive bleeding such as haemophilia. are pregnant or breast feeding. have severe heart, kidney or live problems. have asthma that is worsened by aspirin or any other NSAID. Avoid if you are on a high dose of methotrexate, 15mg per week. Speak to your doctor before taking Alka Seltzer if you: suffer from Asthma, nasal polyps, hayfever or allergies. have low uric acid excretion, which is commonly associated with gout. have a history of gastrointestinal disorders. have kidney or liver problems. have problems with your circulation. are about to have surgery. are elderly. Aspirin has also been associated with increased risk of Reye’s Syndrome when given to children with a fever. For this reason the use of aspirin is not recommended in children under 16 years of age. You should ask your doctor before taking aspirin if you are taking any other medicines including those for blood clots (thrombosis) such as warfarin or gout such as probenecid. If you are unsure please check with your doctor.
This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Possible unlikely side effects:

In people sensitive to aspirin, reactions such as asthma attacks and skin rashes may occur occasionally.
Aspirin may induce gastric irritation, nausea, dyspepsia and stomach bleeding.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any side effects after taking this product.

Ingredients:

Active ingredients: Aspirin 324mg, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 1744mg, Citric Acid 965mg per tablet.

Other ingredients: Povidone, Dimeticone, Calcium silicate, Docusate sodium benzoate (E211), Sodium saccharin, natural and artificial Lemon flavour, and natural Lime flavour.