Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarobonate

Brand names: Top Value Effervescent Pain Relief

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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 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

Overdose

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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 ■ pain alone (headaches or body aches and pains)

Dosage forms & strengths

TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
SODIUM BICARBONATE 1916 mg/1 ASPIRIN 325 mg/1 ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID 1000 mg/1

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

Ingredients

Active:

Active Ingredients (in each effervescent tablet) Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* Citric acid 1000 mg Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Inactive:

Inactive Ingredients ■ none

All identified pills

Side effects

Serious side effects associated with the use of this product can be reported to the following address: Tower Laboratories LTD P.O. Box 306 8 Industrial Park Road Centerbrook, CT 06409

Official source

DailyMed