Alka-Seltzer Effervescent TabletsAcetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) 324mg Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 1744mg Citric Acid 965mg 10Pk

Alka-Seltzer are effervescent tablets which dissolve in water to give a sparkling solution. The active substances are: aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), sodium hydrogen carbonate and citric acid.
Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). It is used for the treatment of pain and reduction of fever and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
2. BEFOREYOUTAKEALKA-SELTZER®
DO NOT take Alka-Seltzer if you:
• Are allergic (hypersensitive) to aspirin, sodium hydrogen carbonate, citric acid or any of the other ingredients of Alka-Seltzer. For more information see Section 6, ‘Further Information.’
• Are allergic to any other pain relieving or anti-inflammatory medicines (eg NSAIDS or salicylates). For more information see Section 4, ‘Possible Side Effects’.
• Have a disorder which causes excessive bleeding such as haemophilia.
• Have, or have had, a stomach or duodenal ulcer.
• Are on a high dose of methotrexate (15mg per week or more). If you are not sure, check with
your doctor. Also see ‘Using other medicines’.
• Are pregnant or breast-feeding, unless advised by a
doctor.
• Have severe heart, kidney or liver problems.
• Have asthma that is worsened by aspirin or any
other NSAID.
Speak to your doctor before taking Alka-Seltzer if you:
• Suffer from tightness in the chest, asthma, nasal
polyps, hayfever or allergies.
• Have low uric acid excretion, which is commonly
associated with gout.
• Have a history of gastrointestinal disorders
(regular stomach upsets).
• Have kidney or liver problems.
• Have problems with your circulation (kidney or
heart disease).
• Have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
(G6PD) deficiency (a hereditary condition that
may result in anaemia).
• Are about to have surgery. Before the operation
tell the doctor or surgeon that you are taking
aspirin.
• Are elderly, as you are more likely to experience
unwanted side effects.
If you are not sure whether any of the above apply to you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Alka-Seltzer.
Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Tablets contain sodium and sodium benzoate (E 211)
This medicine contains 477 mg sodium (main com- ponent of cooking/table salt) in each tablet. This is equivalent to 23.85% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need one or more Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Tablets daily for a prolonged
Alka-Seltzer can be used for the:
• Treatment of mild to moderate pain including
headache, migraine, backache (including lumbago), nerve pain (neuralgia and sciatica), period pain, toothache and sore throat.
• Symptomatic relief of colds and influenza. • Relief of rheumatic pain (arthritis), muscle
tenderness and stiffness (including fibrositis), muscular aches and pains, the pain of joint swelling and stiffness, strains and sprains.
• Effective reduction of high temperature.