Original , 36 Effervescent Tablets

• Anhydrous Citric Acid / Antacid
• Aspirin (NSAID) / Analgesic
• Sodium Bicarbonate / Antacid

Fast Relief of: 

• Heartburn
• Upset Stomach
• Acid Indigestion
• With Headache
• Body Aches

Uses: for the temporary relief of: 

• Heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains
• Upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink
• Headache, body aches and pain alone
  

• Place two (2) tablets in 4 oz of water. Dissolve tablets completely.
• You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass. The medicines of Alka-Seltzer® are in the water.

Take Alka-Seltzer anytime - morning, noon, or night - when you need relief from heartburn, upset stomach, acid indigestion with headache or body aches.

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 

• presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs
• taking a prescription drug for 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. 
• 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 
• redness or swelling is present 
• ringing in the ears or a 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.

Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat. 

Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.