ASPIRIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CITRIC ACID
Brand names: Bromo Seltzer
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 ealy sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a sever 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 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 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 1000 mg Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inactive ingredients ■ none