How To Get It
- Fast Relief of Heartburn, Upset Stomach, Acid Indigestion with Headache, Body Aches
- Individually Packaged
| 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.
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
Questions or Comments?
Disclaimer
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.