Alka-Seltzer Gold

Drug Facts

Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg.................................………Antacid

Potassium bicarbonate 344 mg.…..………………….……..Antacid

Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1050 mg………………Antacid

Antacid

Uses for the relief of

● heartburn ● acid indigestion ● sour stomach

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

• kidney disease
• a potassium or 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.

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

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

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

Keep out of reach of children.

● 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

● 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

Inactive ingredients magnesium stearate, mannitol

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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

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