Antacid
Extra strength formula
Promotes pain relief
Alka-Seltzer Xtra Strength is an antacid and pain relief medicine that delivers fast relief of acid indigestion, upset stomach, heartburn with headache and body aches. It works any time, day or night.
24 Tabs
Drug Facts
Active ingredients Purpose
Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg Antacid
Aspirin 500 mg Analgesic
Sodium bicarbonate (heat treated) 1985 mg Antacid
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 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
Adults and children 12 years and older 2 tablets every 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 7 tablets in 24 hours
Adults 60 years and older 2 tablets every 6 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours
Childer under 12 years consult a doctor
Other Information
each tablet contains: sodium 588 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
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