Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief Orange Fizz Effervescent Tablets, 20 ct

Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief combines aspirin (NSAID), a pain reliever, with caffeine, an alertness aid and pain reliever aid, in effervescent tablets with an Orange Fizz flavor.

The box holds 20 effervescent tablets, packed as ten 2-count pouches.

Product details

• Brand: Alka-Seltzer
• Size: 20 ct
• Form: Tablet
• Flavor or scent: Orange fizz
• UPC: 016500594963

Drug Facts

The section below is reproduced word for word from the FDA label filed by Bayer HealthCare LLC. (NDC 0280-0084), and it takes precedence over anything else on this page. The package you receive carries its own Drug Facts: read them before use, and if they differ from this filing, follow the package.

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

• Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)
• Caffeine 65 mg

Purpose: Pain reliever Alertness aid/pain reliever aid

Uses

Uses for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains associated with a hangover helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness associated with a hangover for temporary relief of headaches, body aches, and pain alone

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 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 Caffeine warning: The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine- containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.
• For occasional use only.

Do not use for more than 2 days for a hangover unless directed by a doctor. Not intended for use as a substitute for sleep. If fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur, consult a doctor. 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 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 Caffeine warning The recommended dose of this product contains about as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Limit the use of caffeine- containing medications, foods, or beverages while taking this product because too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat.
• For occasional use only.

Do not use for more than 2 days for a hangover unless directed by a doctor. Not intended for use as a substitute for sleep. If fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur, consult a doctor.

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 use 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 lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse redness or swelling is present ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs new symptoms occur

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

Directions

• fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking Adults 18 years and over 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours Adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 6 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 5 tablets in 24 hours Children under 18 years consult a doctor

Other information

• each tablet contains: potassium 115 mg
• each tablet contains: sodium 371 mg
• Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 5.4 mg per tablet
• store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat

Inactive ingredients

Anhydrous citric acid, aspartame, dimethicone, docusate sodium, FD&C red No. 40, FD&C yellow No. 6, flavor, mannitol, potassium bicarbonate, povidone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose

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