Alka-Seltzer XTRA STRENGTH

Bayer HealthCare LLC, Consumer Care

Alka- Seltzer XTRA STRENGTH

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Alka-Seltzer XTRA STRENGTH Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• Alka-Seltzer XTRA STRENGTH Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions or comments?
• PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 Tablets Carton

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Purpose

Alka-Seltzer XTRA STRENGTH 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 overindulgence 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 are allergic 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

Alka-Seltzer XTRA STRENGTH Other information

• each tablet contains: sodium 588 mg
• store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
• Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate

Inactive ingredients

flavor

Questions or comments?

1-800-986-0369 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.alkaseltzer.com

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 24 Tablets Carton

Alka-
Seltzer _®

ANTACID & PAIN RELIEF MEDICINE

FAST
RELIEF
OF:

Acid Indigestion
Upset Stomach
Heartburn with
Headache
Body Aches

XTRA
STRENGTH

24 EFFERVESCENT
TABLETS