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

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There have been reports of blood dyscrasis including thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis, but these were not necessarily causally related to paracetamol. Are allergic (hypersensitive) to aspirin, paracetamol, caffeine or any of the ingredients ( listed in Section 6, - Further Information) FDA is alerting consumers of a voluntary recall of Bayer’s Alka-Seltzer Plus products due to labeling errors. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines,including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Health care professionals and consumers should report any adverse events related to this product to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by:Part II CLAUSE 10 B of the Drug Tariff ‘Drugs and Chemical Reagents in Special Containers’ states the following:

Always ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. 3. HOW TO TAKE ALKA-SELTZER® XS Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to paracetamol used in the recommended dosage. Epidemiological studies on neurodevelopment in children exposed to paracetamol in utero show inconclusive results. If clinically needed, patients should follow the advice of their doctor regarding its use. Two tablets dissolved in half a glass (100ml) of water may be taken every 4 hours as required. You should not take more than 8 tablets in 24 hours. For rapid relief of pain including migraine, headache, period pains, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat. A mixed respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis with normal or high arterial pH (normal or reduced hydrogen ion concentration) is usual in adults and children over the age of four years. In children aged four years or less, a dominant metabolic acidosis with low arterial pH (raised hydrogen ion concentration) is common. Acidosis may increase salicylate transfer across the blood brain barrier.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. Follow the directions below closely. You should ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure how to use this medicine. Are about to have surgery. Before the operationtell the doctor or surgeon that you are takingaspirin.

High doses of acetylsalicylic acid may result in closure of foetal ductus arteriosus in utero and possibly persistent pulmonary hypertension in the new born. Kernicterus may be a consequence of jaundice in neonates. 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. Do not exceed the recommended dose. If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Keep out of the reach of children.Acetylsalicylate is rapidly absorbed from the small intestine after oral ingestion of Alka-Seltzer XS and rapidly distributed to all body tissues. The active substances are aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) (267mg per tablet), paracetamol (133mg per tablet) and caffeine (40mg 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. Follow the directions below closely. You should ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure how touse this medicine.

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.Although clinical and epidemiological evidence suggests the safety of acetylsalicylic acid for use in pregnancy, caution should be exercised when administered to pregnant patients.