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ASPIRIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor [EPC]; Calculi Dissolution Agent [EPC]; Anti-coagulant [EPC]; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors [MoA]; Acidifying Activity [MoA]; Calcium Chelating Activity [MoA]

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 ■ pain alone (headaches or body aches and pains)

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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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

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 Take this product any time – morning, noon or night – when you need relief from heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach with headache or body aches and pains. 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 are in the water.

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients (in each effervescent tablet) Anhydrous Citric acid 1000 mg Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Inactive ingredient

Inactive ingredients ■ none

Side effects

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Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
ASPIRIN 325 mg/1 SODIUM BICARBONATE 1916 mg/1 ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID 1000 mg/1 SODIUM BICARBONATE 1985 mg/1 ASPIRIN 500 mg/1 CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE 1000 mg/1

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Official source

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