Alka-Seltzer Original – Pack of 20

£4.20

Alka Seltzer Original can be used to treat a variety of conditions including; migraines, period pains, toothache, sore throats, aches and pains.

This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order using our Amazon Two Day Shipping. Orders placed on weekends and bank holidays will be dispatched on the next working day.

Get fast relief of heartburn, upset stomach, acid indigestion with headache or body aches from this effervescent antacid and pain reliever that has been around for more than 80 years. Unlike other antacids, such as Tums or Mylanta, H-2 blockers such as Pepcid, and PPIs like Prilosec, Alka-Seltzer® Original contains an analgesic for pain accompanied by heartburn and acid indigestion.

How to take Alka Seltzer Original :

Adults and children over 12 years should take two tablets dissolved in water.
Maximum of 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Adults 60 years and over should take two tablets dissolved in water.
Maximum of 4 tablets in 24 hours.

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

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 behaviour 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

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:

  • presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
  • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of 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.

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
  • symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
  • new symptoms occur

Alka Seltzer Original contain:

Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg, Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* and Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg.

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

This product is typically dispatched within 1-2 working days from date of order

Please note that we do not operate at the weekends. Orders placed after 2pm Friday will not get processed until the following Monday morning.

Standard Delivery
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