Drug class
Acidifying Activity [MoA]; Alkalinizing Activity [MoA]; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Non-Steroidal [CS]; Anti-coagulant [EPC]; Calcium Chelating Activity [MoA]; Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors [MoA]; Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity [PE]; Decreased Platelet Aggregation [PE]; Decreased Prostaglandin Production [PE]; Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]
Uses
Uses Uses for the temporary relief of ■ heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach when accompanied by headache or body aches and pains ■ upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink ■ headache, body aches, and pain alone
Warnings
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 non-prescription 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
Overdose
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & administration
Directions ■ do not exceed recommended dosage ■ to avoid serious injury, completely dissolve tablets in 4 oz. of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over (up to 60 years of age): 2 tablets every 4 hours - do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours 60 years and over: 2 tablets every 4 hours - do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours Children under 12 years: consult a doctor
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each effervescent tablet) Anhydrous citric acid 1000mg Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)* Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1985 mg *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients flavor