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- 2 tablets per pouch
- Labeled for individual resale
- Dissolves quickly in water and instantly ready to start working
- Fast relief of headache, backache, body aches, muscle pain
- Buffered aspirin, pain reliever, fever reducer
| Active Ingredient (2 Effervescent Tabs per Serving) | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Buffered Aspirin (NSAID) 325 mg | Pain reliever/fever reducer * |
Uses
- temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to:
- headache
- muscle pain
- backache
- toothache
- menstrual pain
- colds
- minor pain of arthritis
- temporarily reduces fever
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 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
- 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 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 using if you are taking a prescription drug for
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
- 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 ears or a loss of hearing occurs
- 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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
- adults and children 12 years or over
- 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by doctor. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
- adults 60 years and over
- 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
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
Inactive Ingredients
anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate
Questions or Comments?
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Disclaimer
Costco obtains this label information from our suppliers and the information may vary from time to time. Please carefully read all labels on the product package you receive prior to the use or consumption of any product.
Why is this item marked as FSA Eligible?
This item is marked with the following icon as FSA eligible to identify that it MAY be purchased using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
What is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
A FSA (Flexible Spending Account) allows use of the funds an individual has designated to be set aside pre-tax for medical expenses, typically with their employer, when selecting healthcare programs during the previous year.
What types of purchases are FSA eligible?
Over-the-counter medical supplies and equipment are considered reimbursable by an FSA account in 2011 and include the following categories:
- Contact lens solution
- Prescription contact lenses with correction only
- Diagnostic devices (i.e. blood pressure and blood glucose monitors)
- Durable medical equipment and goods
- Insulin
- Prescription medications
Note: Although the IRS sets guidelines for FSA programs, individual employers have the final determination of which expenses are covered by their FSA programs.
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