Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Tablets Lemon

Directions for Use:

Alka-Seltzer tablets must always be dissolved in a glass of water before use
Adults and children aged 16 years and over:

• Take two tablets dissolved in water.
• Take a further two tablets every 4 hours if necessary.
• Do not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. 
• Do not exceed the stated dose
• Do not give to children under 16 years of age except on the advice of a doctor

Precaution:

• If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, or if you experience any other symptoms not related to the original condition, discontinue treatment immediately and consult your doctor
• Prolonged use except under medical supervision may be harmful
• If you take more than the recommended dose, please contact your doctor or nearest hospital.

Warnings:

Do not take Alka Seltzer if:

• You are allergic to aspirin, or any other pain relieving or anti-inflammatory medicines. The allergic reaction may be displayed as asthma, a skin rash or blocked sinuses when you have taken any of these medicines. It may also be displayed as a worsening of these symptoms if you have them before taking these products
• You are allergic to any of the other ingredients in this product
• You are taking any other aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs e.g. ibuprofen
• You have or have ever had, any other gastrointestinal disease
• You have a bleeding disorder such as haemophilia
• You are on a high dose of methotrexate, 15mg per week. If you are not sure check with your doctor. Methotrexate is used for psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and some types of cancer
• You are pregnant or breast feeding, unless advised by your doctor.

Before taking Alka Seltzer, speak to your doctor if:

• You suffer from tightness in the chest or asthma.
• You have kidney or liver problems or are aware you have low uric acid excretion, which is commonly associated with gout.
• You have a history of gastrointestinal disorders (regular stomach upsets).
• You are taking medication to prevent blood clotting (e.g. Warafin, Heparin,Ticopidine), to lower blood sugar if you are a diabetic (e.g. insulin,sulphonylureas), to treat gout or reduce water retention.
• You are taking medication because of heart problems or to lower blood pressure (e.g. ACE inhibitors, cardiac glyosides, digoxin, digitoxin).
• You are taking corticosteroids, any pain-relieving or anti-inflammatory medicines.
• You are taking the medicines methotrexate, sodium valproate or phenytoin

Contains:

• Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 324mg.
• Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 1625mg.
• Citric Acid Anhydrous 965mg.
• Other ingredients are povidone, dimeticone, calcium silicate, docusate sodium, sodium benzoate (E211), sodium saccharin, natural and artificial lemon flavour, natural and artifical lime flavour.
• Sodium Content 445mg per tablet – to be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.
• Alka-Seltzer dissolved in water becomes Sodium Acetylsalicylate, Sodium Citrate and Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate.