Aspirin, Anhydrous Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate
Brand names: CVS Effervescent Antacid and Pain Reliever, Quality Choice Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief, Meijer Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief, CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid and Pain Reliever, Quality Choice Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief - Extra Strength
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 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 a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ■ take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription 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.
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 ■ headache, body aches, and pain alone
Dosage forms & strengths
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
Ingredients
Active ingredients (in each effervescent tablet) Anhydrous citric acid 1000mg Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)* Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1985 mg *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive ingredients flavor