{"product_id":"alka-seltzer-tabs","title":"Alka Seltzer Tablets","description":"\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"c-accordion__content --active\" data-absolute-accordion-content=\"description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlka-Seltzer gives you fast relief from headache. It is especially effective when taken before bed and again in the morning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Alka Seltzer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlka Seltzer also offers a pain relief remedy for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod Pain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMigraines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTension Headache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinus Headache\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRheumatic and muscular aches and pains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymptoms of colds and flu, such as feverishness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to take Alka Seltzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlka-Seltzer tablets must always be dissolved in a glass of water before use\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdults and children aged 16 years and over:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake two tablets dissolved in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a further two tablets every 4 hours if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not exceed the stated dose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChildren under 16\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not give to children under 16 years of age except on the advice of a doctor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePrecaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf symptoms persist for more than 3 days, or if you experience any other symptoms not related to the original condition, discontinue treatment immediately and consult your doctor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProlonged use except under medical supervision may be harmful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you take more than the recommended dose, please contact your doctor or nearest hospital.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eActive Ingredients of Alka Seltzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 324mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium Hydrogen Carbonate 1625mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitric Acid Anhydrous 965mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther ingredients are povidone, dimeticone, calcium silicate, docusate sodium, sodium benzoate (E211), sodium saccharin, natural and artificial lemon flavour, natural and artifical lime flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium Content 445mg per tablet – to be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlka-Seltzer dissolved in water becomes Sodium Acetylsalicylate, Sodium Citrate and Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not take Alka-Seltzer if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are allergic to aspirin, or any other pain relieving or anti-inflammatory medicines. The allergic reaction may be displayed as asthma, a skin rash or blocked sinuses when you have taken any of these medicines. It may also be displayed as a worsening of these symptoms if you have them before taking these products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are allergic to any of the other ingredients in this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are taking any other aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs e.g. ibuprofen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou have or have ever had, any other gastrointestinal disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou have a bleeding disorder such as haemophilia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are on a high dose of methotrexate, 15mg per week. If you are not sure check with your doctor. Methotrexate is used for psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and some types of cancer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are pregnant or breast feeding, unless advised by your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore taking Alka Seltzer, speak to your doctor if:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou suffer from tightness in the chest or asthma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou have kidney or liver problems or are aware you have low uric acid excretion, which is commonly associated with gout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou have a history of gastrointestinal disorders (regular stomach upsets).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are taking medication to prevent blood clotting (e.g. Warafin, Heparin,Ticopidine), to lower blood sugar if you are a diabetic (e.g. insulin,sulphonylureas), to treat gout or reduce water retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are taking medication because of heart problems or to lower blood pressure (e.g. ACE inhibitors, cardiac glyosides, digoxin, digitoxin).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are taking corticosteroids, any pain-relieving or anti-inflammatory medicines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou are taking the medicines methotrexate, sodium valproate or phenytoin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Information about Alka Seltzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvoid taking alcohol at the same time as taking this product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBefore an operation the physician must be told that you are taking aspirin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter taking your tablets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs with other medicines, Alka-Seltzer may cause side-effects. These are rare but may include black tarry stools, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, dizziness or ringing in your ears. If you injure or cut yourself there may be an increased risk of bleeding. On rare occasions allergic symptoms have also occurred such as difficulty in breathing, large or itchy wheals on the skin, attacks of sneezing and itching eyes. Very rarely, changes in normal liver activity have been seen in blood tests. If you experience these or any other unusual effects, stop taking Alka-Seltzer and tell your doctor immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to store Alka Seltzer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDo not store above 25C. 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