Alka-Selzer Original

Pays: Malte

Langue: anglais

Source: Medicines Authority

Ingrédients actifs:

CITRIC ACID; ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID; SODIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE

Disponible depuis:

Bayer PLC

Code ATC:

N02BA01

DCI (Dénomination commune internationale):

CITRIC ACID; ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID; SODIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE

forme pharmaceutique:

EFFERVESCENT TABLET

Composition:

CITRIC ACID 965 mg; ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID 324 mg; SODIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE 1744 mg

Type d'ordonnance:

OTC

Domaine thérapeutique:

ANALGESICS ANALGESICS

Statut de autorisation:

Authorised

Date de l'autorisation:

2007-01-05

Notice patient

CH-10281
BAYER
RP-BEIL ALKA-SELTZER
ORIGINAL
Great Britain
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85876740
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_ORIGINAL_
_ASPIRIN_
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR YOU.
This medicine is available without prescription.
However, you still need to use Alka-Seltzer Original
carefully to get the best results from it.
•
Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
•
Ask your pharmacist if you need more
information or advice.
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You must contact a doctor if your symptoms
worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
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If you have any unusual effects after using this
product, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
IN THIS LEAFLET:
1.
What is Alka-Seltzer Original and what
is it used for?
2.
Before you take Alka-Seltzer Original
3.
How to take Alka-Seltzer Original
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Alka-Seltzer Original
6.
Further information
1.
WHAT IS ALKA-SELTZER
® ORIGINAL AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Alka-Seltzer Original are effervescent tablets which
dissolve in water to give a sparkling solution. The
active substance is aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid).
Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines known as
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS).
It is used for the treatment of pain and reduction of
fever and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Alka-Seltzer Original can be used for the:
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Treatment of mild to moderate pain including
headache, migraine, backache (including
lumbago), nerve pain (neuralgia and sciatica),
period pain, toothache and sore throat.
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Symptomatic relief of colds and influenza.
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Relief of rheumatic pain (arthritis), muscle
tenderness and stiffness (including fibrositis),
muscular aches and pains, the pain of joint
swelling and stiffness, strains and

Résumé des caractéristiques du produit

SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Alka-Seltzer Original
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Acetylsalicylic acid
324 mg
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Effervescent tablets for oral administration.
White, round tablet, embossed ‘Alka Seltzer’ on one side.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
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4.1
THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For fast and effective symptomatic relief of mild to moderate pain
including headache,
migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat, period pains, aches and
pains.
Symptomatic relief of sprains, strains, rheumatic pain, sciatica,
lumbago, fibrositis,
muscular aches and pains, joint swelling and stiffness.
Symptomatic relief of influenza, feverishness, feverish colds.
4.2
POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Alka-Seltzer Original tablets must always be dissolved in a glass of
water prior to oral
administration. The tablets dissolve more quickly in warm water.
The dose in adults, elderly and children aged 16 years and over, is
two tablets in water.
The dose may be repeated every four hours, as required, with a maximum
of four
dosages in 24 hours. These dosages should not be continued for more
than three days
without consulting a physician. The stated dose must not be exceeded.
Do
not
give
to
children
under
16
years,
unless
specifically
indicated
(e.g.
for
Kawasaki’s disease).
4.3
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Acetylsalicylic acid must not be used in the following cases:

hypersensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid or other salicylates, or to
any other compo-
nents of the product,

a history of hypersensitivity reactions (e.g. asthma, rhinitis,
urticaria) induced by
the administration of salicylates or substances with a similar action,
notably non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
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active or a history of peptic ulcers,
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haemorrhagic diathesis,
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severe renal failure,

severe hepatic failure,
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severe cardiac failure,
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in combination with methotrexate at doses of 15 mg/week or more (see
interac-
tions with other medicinal