HEB EXTRA STRENGTH EFFERVESCENT ANTACID AND PAIN RELIEF- aspirin, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate tablet, effervescent

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) (BICARBONATE ION - UNII:HN1ZRA3Q20), ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E), ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL) (ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID - UNII:XF417D3PSL)

Available from:

H. E. Butt Grocery Company

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

(in each effervescent tablet) Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg..............................................................Antacid Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID) *......................................................................Pain reliever Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1985 mg........................................Antacid *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug Uses for the temporary relief of ■ heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach when accompanied by headache or body aches and pains ■ upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink ■ headache, body aches and pain alone ■ if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer ■ if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients ■ 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 have asthma ■ you have a sodium-restricted diet ■ presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. ■ taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis Stop use and ask a doctor if ■ you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding ■ feel faint ■ vomit blood ■ have bloody or black stools ■ have stomach pain that does not get better ■ an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away. ■ pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse ■ new symptoms occur ■ redness or swelling is present ■ ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

HEB EXTRA STRENGTH EFFERVESCENT ANTACID AND PAIN RELIEF- ASPIRIN,
CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE TABLET, EFFERVESCENT
H. E. BUTT GROCERY COMPANY
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HEB EXTRA STRENGTH EFFERVESCENT ANTACID & PAIN RELIEF
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
(IN EACH EFFERVESCENT TABLET)
Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg
Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)*
Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1985 mg
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PURPOSE
(IN EACH EFFERVESCENT TABLET)
Anhydrous citric acid 1000
mg..............................................................Antacid
Aspirin 500 mg
(NSAID)*......................................................................Pain
reliever
Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1985
mg........................................Antacid
*Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
USES
USES for the temporary relief of
■ heartburn, acid indigestion and sour stomach when accompanied by
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
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
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
(anti-coagulant) or steroid
drug
■ take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs
(aspirin,
ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks
every day while using
this product ■ take more or for a l