Leader Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Reliever
ASPIRIN, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE
Indications and usage 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 and administration 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 Warnings and cautions 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.
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Clinical summary
Indications and usage 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 and administration 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 Warnings and cautions 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
Monitoring
- • 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
Interaction Notes
- • Review official label interaction section.