Alka-Seltzer XS Pain Relief, 20 Tablets (Pack of 1)

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Alka-Seltzer XS are effervescent tablets which dissolve in water to give a sparkling solution. Theactive substances are: aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid),paracetamol, caffeine, sodium hydrogen carbonateand citric acid.

Alka-Seltzer XS contains paracetamol and so other paracetamol-containing preparations should be avoided. The maximum dose of paracetamol for adults is 4g daily. Central nervous system features including confusion, disorientation, coma and convulsions are less common in adults than in children. Ciprofloxacin 3mg/ml / Fluocinolone acetonide 0.25mg/ml ear drops 0.25ml unit dose preservative free Each Effervescent Tablet contains: Aspirin 267mg, Paracetamol 133mg, Caffeine 40mg Sodium content 472mg per tablet Do not take Alka-Seltzer XS if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or trying for a baby unless directed byyour doctor. Aspirin can prolong labour and affectblood clotting in the mother or baby.

Label warning: Do not take anything else containing paracetamol while taking this medicine. Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well.

Following a review of the special container status of certain products, the Department of Health of Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined the following products now meet the special container criteria as set out in the Drug Tariff. Consumers may also report adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

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Health care professionals and consumers should report any adverse events related to this product to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by: Each Alka-Seltzer XS tablet contains 472mg of sodium. This should be taken into consideration bypeople on a controlled sodium diet. Decreased blood salicylate levels may occur when aspirin is taken concomitantly with glucocorticoids. There is a risk of salicylate overdose when glucocorticoids treatment is stopped. It is vitally important that medicine shortages are monitored and appropriate actions taken, to minimise impact on patient care. Were sold only in the U.S. at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Kroger (including Dillons Food Stores, Fred Meyer, Fry's Food Stores, Ralphs, King Soopers and Smith's Food and Drug) after February 9, 2018.