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

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Rare cases of bronchospasm, asthmatic or hypersensitivity reactions have been reported for acetylsalicylic acid containing products. You should ask your doctor before taking aspirin if you are taking any other medicines including those for blood clots (thrombosis) such as warfarin or gout such as probenecid. This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist. Leaflet warning: Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine, even if you feel well.

Patients under ten years or over 70 have increased risk of salicylate toxicity and may require dialysis at an earlier stage.

In children aged four years or less, a dominant metabolic acidosis with low arterial pH (raised hydrogen ion concentration) is common. Decreased blood salicylate levels may occur when aspirin is taken concomitantly with glucocorticoids. Betamethasone soluble tablets for ‘off-label’ topical use in the treatment of aphthous ulcers remain available.

You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included. g. nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and gastro-intestinal bleeding which can lead to anaemia in some cases. Symptoms of paracetamol overdosage in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. If you have unusual stomach pains or react badly to this medicine in any other way, stop taking Alka-Seltzer XS and tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately. This may lead consumers to ingest a product to which they may have an allergy or anaphylactic reaction, an ingredient which may be contraindicated for their medical condition or they intend to otherwise avoid.Acetylsalicylate is hydrolysed to its active primary metabolite salicylic acid and completely excreted in the urine, principally as glucoronic acid and glycine conjugates of salicylic acid, but also as salicylic acid itself. Due to the effect on platelet aggregation, acetylsalicylic acid may be associated with an increased risk of bleeding. Alka-Seltzer XS also provides symptomatic relief of fever, colds and flu, as well as rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, and muscular aches and pains.

Signs of allergic reactionmay include: difficulty in breathing orswallowing, swelling of the face, lips, throat ortongue, skin rashes, large or itchy wheals on theskin, attacks of sneezing, runny nose and itchingeyes or water retention. Acetylsalicylic acid may precipitate bronchospasm and induce asthma attacks or other hypersensitivity reactions in susceptible individuals. Caffeine is readily absorbed after oral administration and passes readily into the central nervous system. Due to its inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation aspirin may cause increased bleeding during and after surgery.The plasma salicylate concentration should be measured, although the severity of poisoning cannot be determined from this alone and the clinical and biochemical features must be taken into account. High doses of acetylsalicylic acid may result in closure of foetal ductus arteriosus in utero and possibly persistent pulmonary hypertension in the new born.

It is vitally important that medicine shortages are monitored and appropriate actions taken, to minimise impact on patient care. The onset of labour may be delayed and the duration increased, with an increase in maternal blood loss. Central nervous system features including confusion, disorientation, coma and convulsions are less common in adults than in children. Following administration of acetylsalicylic acid, salicylic acid can be detected in breast milk, cerebral spinal fluid and synovial fluid. Consumers can contact Bayer at (800) 986-0369 with questions, to report any issues they experienced with the product or for instructions about how to receive a refund.Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because ofthe risk of delayed, serious liver damage. Do not take Alka-Seltzer XS if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or trying for a baby unless directed by your doctor. com/health/pain-relief/aspirin/alka-seltzer-antacid-xs-pain-relief-20-tablets/p/478206" on this server. When taken with alcohol, the effects of acetylsalicylic acid on the gastro- intestinal tract may increase.