Citric Acid 1000 MG / K+ bicarbonate 344 MG / NaHCO3 1050 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet

Details

Generic Name: ALKA-SELTZER GOLD

Brand Name: Alka-Seltzer Gold

Substance Name(s):
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
SODIUM BICARBONATE

WARNINGS

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

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Uses for the relief of ● heartburn ● acid indigestion ● sour stomach

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients magnesium stearate, mannitol

PURPOSE

Purpose Antacid

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children.

ASK DOCTOR

Ask a doctor before use if you have kidney disease a potassium or sodium-restricted diet

OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION

Other information ● each tablet contains: potassium 135 mg ● each tablet contains: sodium 309 mg ● store at room temperature.

Avoid excessive heat.

● this product does not contain aspirin ● Alka-Seltzer Gold in water contains principally the antacids sodium citrate and potassium citrate

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Directions ● fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or asdirected by a doctor do not exceed8 tablets in 24 hours adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours

PREGNANCY AND BREAST FEEDING

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

DO NOT USE

Do Not Use Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

STOP USE

Stop use and ask a doctor if Stop use and ask a doctor if you have taken the maximum dose for 2 weeks

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredients Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg……………………………………Antacid Potassium bicarbonate 344 mg.…..………………….……..Antacid Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1050 mg………………Antacid

ASK DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug.

Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.