Medique® Medi-Seltzer®
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Product Information
Effervescent pain reliever and antacid with specially buffered aspirin
- Unit dose, tamper-evident foil packets
- PACKAGING IS FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITHOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
Each tablet contains:
Aspirin 325 mg
Citric Acid 1000 mg
Sodium Bicarbonate (heat treated) 1916 mg
Available in the following package sizes:
*72 (36 x 2's) - Item 13524
36 (18 x 2's) - Item 13520
*MediBucks Point Value = 15
Drug Facts Information
Ingredients
Active ingredient (in each tablet):
Aspirin (NSAID*) 325 mg
Purpose: Pain reliever/fever reducer
*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Active ingredient (in each tablet): Citric Acid 1000 mg
Purpose: Antacid
Active ingredient (in each tablet): Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg
Purpose: Antacid
Inactive ingredients
none
Uses
For the temporary relief of
■ heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when
accompanied with headache or body aches and pains
■ upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in
food or drink
■ headache, body aches, and pain alone
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
If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
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 alcohol drinks every day while using this product
■ take more or for a longer time than directed
Do not use
■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/ fever reducer
■ if you are taking prescription drugs for gout, diabetes or arthritis
Ask a doctor before use if
■ stomach bleeding warning applies to you
■ you have a history of stomach problems such as heartburn
■ you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
■ you are taking a diuretic
■ you are on a sodium restricted diet
■ you reached age 60 or older
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
■taking any other drugs (prescription or non-prescription).
Antacids may interact with certain drugs.
■ under a doctor’s care for any serious condition
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
■ you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding:
■ you feel faint
■ vomit blood
■ have bloody or black stools
■ have stomach pain that does not get better
■ pain gets worse or lasts more than 10 days
■ fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
■ ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
■ redness or swelling is present in the painful area
■ any new symptoms appear
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin (*NSAIDS) at 20 weeks or later in pregnancy, unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
■ do not exceed recommended dosage
■ to avoid serious injury; completely dissolve tablets in
4 oz. of water before taking
Adults and children 12 to 60 years of age: 2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or do not use the maximum dosage for more than 10 days.
Children under 12 years: Do not give to children under 12 years of age.
60 years and older: Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours or do not use the maximum dosage for more than 10 days.
Other Information
■ each tablet contains: Sodium 524 mg
■ store at room temperature 59º-86º F (15º-30º C)
■ read all product information before using
■ avoid excessive heat and humidity
■ tamper-evident sealed packets
■ do not use any opened or torn packet
Questions? Please contact us at 1-800-634-7680
Medique Products takes great care to ensure that the product you take is completely safe. This website contains current product information as of 3/31/2023 and may differ from the information on the product packaging you may have.