Equate Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate LEMON ASPIRIN ASPIRIN ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID SODIUM BICARBONATE BICARBONATE ION PXS
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Equate Pain Extra Strength 36
- PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Equate Pain Extra Strength 36
Overview
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
Indications & 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 & 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 & Precautions
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
Purpose
Purpose Anhydrous citric acid 1000mg……………………………………...Antacid Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)* …………………………………………...Pain Reliever Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1985 mg…………………….Antacid *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Do Not Use
Do not use ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer ■ if you are allergic to aspirin
When Using
When using this product When using this product do not take more than 8 tablets (adults) or 4 tablets (60 years and over) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ 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 ■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. ■ pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse ■ new symptoms occur ■ redness or swelling is present ■ ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children.
Questions
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