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Alka-seltzer - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 66715-5206
Drug Name

Alka-seltzer

Type Brand
Pharm Class Anti-Inflammatory Agents,
Non-Steroidal [CS],
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors [MoA],
Decreased Platelet Aggregation [PE],
Decreased Prostaglandin Production [PE],
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC],
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Aspirin 325 mg/1
Route ORAL
Dosage Form TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
RxCUI drug identifier 2606079
Application Number M013
Labeler Name Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
66715-5206-0 15 pouch in 1 box, unit-dose (66715-5206-0) / 2 tablet, effervescent in 1 pouch
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient Active ingredient (in each tablet) Buffered aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions Directions Fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking. Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Adults 60 years and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: consult a doctor.

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients Inactive ingredients anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Uses Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscle pain backache toothache menstrual pain colds minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Purpose Pain reliever/fever reducer

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Alka-Seltzer buffered aspirin SODIUM BICARBONATE ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID ASPIRIN ASPIRIN ALKA;SELTZER

Package label principal display panel

The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.
Alka-Seltzer® Gravity Sleeve (unit dose) - PDP/Label [Bayer logo] Alka- Seltzer ® Buffered aspirin (NSAID)/ Pain reliever/fever reducer ORIGINAL FLAVOR 15 PACKETS OF 2 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS [UPC] Pouch PDP

Spl unclassified section

Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.
Pouch Header/PDP Do not use if pouch is torn or open. Alka-Seltzer ® Buffered aspirin (NSAID) /Pain reliever/fever reducer ORIGINAL FLAVOR [Bayer logo] Fast Relief 2 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS Other information Other information each tablet contains: sodium 568 mg store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat. Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor in water contains principally the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate

Ask doctor

Information about when a doctor should be consulted about existing conditions or sumptoms before using the drug product, including all warnings for persons with certain preexisting conditions (excluding pregnancy) and all warnings for persons experiencing certain symptoms. The warnings under this heading are those intended only for situations in which consumers should not use the product until a doctor is consulted.
Ask a doctor before use 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 doctor or pharmacist

Information about when a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted about drug/drug or drug/food interactions before using a drug product.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for diabetes gout arthritis

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use 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

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

A telephone number of a source to answer questions about a drug product. Sometimes available days and times are also noted.
Questions? Questions? 1-800-986-0369 Dist. By Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
Stop use and ask a doctor 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 pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
Warnings ​Warnings Reye's syndrome 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 Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock Stomach bleeding warning 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 directedStomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which Do not use 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 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 Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug for diabetes gout arthritis Stop use and ask a doctor 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 pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present new symptoms occur ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs If pregnant or breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin at 20 weeks or later in 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 Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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