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Alka-Seltzer Gold

ALKA-SELTZER GOLD

Standard Dose
Directions ● fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or asdirected by a doctor do not exceed8 tablets in 24 hours adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for the relief of ● heartburn ● acid indigestion ● sour stomach
Summary

Indications and usage Uses for the relief of ● heartburn ● acid indigestion ● sour stomach Dosage and administration Directions ● fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or asdirected by a doctor do not exceed8 tablets in 24 hours adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours Warnings and cautions 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses for the relief of ● heartburn ● acid indigestion ● sour stomach Dosage and administration Directions ● fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or asdirected by a doctor do not exceed8 tablets in 24 hours adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours Warnings and cautions 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

Monitoring

  • 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

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.