Alka-Seltzer (BUFFERED ASPIRIN)
Alka-Seltzer (BUFFERED ASPIRIN) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Alka-Seltzer; Generic name: BUFFERED ASPIRIN; Drug class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC].
| Brand name | Alka-Seltzer |
|---|---|
| Generic name | BUFFERED ASPIRIN |
| Drug class | Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. |
| Used for | Uses Uses temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to: headache muscle pain backache toothache menstrual pain colds minor pain of arthritis temporarily reduces fever |
| Dosage | Directions Directions Fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking. Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Adults 60 years and over: take 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: consult a doctor. |
| Warnings | Warnings Warnings Reye's syndrome 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 Allergy alert: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: hives facial swelling asthma (wheezing) shock S |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient Active ingredient (in each tablet) Buffered aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0c7a60e7-0bde-9aa2-e063-6294a90a3209 |