What is Alka-Seltzer Original & What is it Used for?
Alka-Seltzer Original is a powerful and effective solution for those seeking fast and reliable pain relief. These effervescent tablets dissolve in water to provide a sparkling solution, with the active ingredient being aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Aspirin is well known for its pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and fever-reducing properties, making it a versatile treatment option.
Alka-Seltzer Original can be used for a variety of conditions, including:
- Mild to moderate pain relief: including headaches, migraines, back pain, nerve pain, period pain, toothache, and sore throat.
- Symptomatic relief of colds and flu: Alka-Seltzer Original can help to alleviate the symptoms of colds and influenza, such as fever, body aches, and sore throat
- Relief of rheumatic pain: for those suffering from arthritis, muscle tenderness and stiffness, fibrositis, joint swelling and stiffness, strains, and sprains
- Effective reduction of high temperature
With Alka-Seltzer Original, you can trust in a product that provides fast and effective relief when you need it most. So why wait? Try Alka-Seltzer Original today and experience the difference for yourself!
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
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.
Alka Seltzer Original Tablets 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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