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Alka Seltzer effervescent tablets 10 x 2 pcs
Alka Seltzer effervescent tablets 10 x 2 pcs

Alka Seltzer effervescent tablets 10 x 2 pcs

Alka Seltzer Brausetabl 10 x 2 Stk

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Size, mm 26
Type Brausetabl
View Brausetablette, rund, weiss, Prägung: ALKA SELTZER
Gen N02BA01SELN000000324CPRE
Origin SYNTHETIC
Amount in a pack. 20
Storage temp. min 15 / max 25 ℃

Ingredients:

Description

Alka-Seltzer contains the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid. It has pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Alka-Seltzer is suitable for short-term treatment, i. for the maximum 3-day treatment of mild to moderately severe, acute pain (headache, toothache, joint and ligament pain, back pain) and for the symptomatic treatment of fever and/or pain associated with colds.

Adolescents from 12 years of age only with a doctor's prescription and only as a second-line drug (see «When should caution be taken when taking Alka-Seltzer?»).

Swissmedic-approved patient information

Alka-Seltzer®, effervescent tablets

Bayer (Schweiz) AG

What is ALKA-SELTZER and when is it used?

Alka-Seltzer contains the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid. It has pain-relieving, fever-reducing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Alka-Seltzer is suitable for short-term treatment, i. for the maximum 3-day treatment of mild to moderately severe, acute pain (headache, toothache, joint and ligament pain, back pain) and for the symptomatic treatment of fever and/or pain associated with colds.

Adolescents from 12 years of age only with a doctor's prescription and only as a second-line drug (see «When should caution be taken when taking Alka-Seltzer?»).

What should be considered?

Alka-Seltzer should not be used for more than 3 days, unless prescribed by a doctor.

Painkillers should not be taken regularly over a long period of time without medical supervision. Long-lasting pain requires a medical check-up.

The dosage specified or prescribed by the doctor must not be exceeded.

It's also important to remember that long-term use of painkillers can itself contribute to headache persistence.

Long-term use of painkillers, especially when taking a combination of several painkillers, can lead to permanent kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure.

When should ALKA-SELTZER not be used?

You should not use Alka-Seltzer in the following cases:

  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients or have had shortness of breath or an allergy-like skin reaction after taking acetylsalicylic acid, other salicylates or other pain or rheumatism medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
  • in the case of active stomach and/or duodenal ulcers or stomach/intestinal bleeding,
  • In the case of chronic intestinal inflammation (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis).
  • If you have a pathologically increased tendency to bleed.
  • Severely impaired liver or kidney function.
  • Severe heart failure.
  • For the treatment of pain after coronary bypass surgery on the heart (or use of a heart-lung machine).
  • If you have to take methotrexate at a dose of more than 15 mg per week at the same time.
  • In children under 12 years of age.

When is caution required when using ALKA-SELTZER?

During treatment with Alka-Seltzer, ulcers in the mucous membranes of the upper gastrointestinal tract, rarely bleeding or in individual cases perforations (gastrointestinal breakthroughs) occur. These complications can occur at any time during treatment, even without warning symptoms. To reduce this risk, the smallest effective dose should be used over the shortest possible duration of therapy. Contact your doctor if you have stomach pain and suspect it is related to taking the medicine.

Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the medicine than younger adults. It is particularly important that elderly patients report any side effects to their doctor immediately.

You should only take Alka-Seltzer on prescription and under medical supervision in the following situations:

  • If you are currently being treated by a doctor for a serious illness.
  • If you have previously had a stomach or duodenal ulcer.
  • If you have heart disease or kidney disease, if you are taking medicines for high blood pressure (e.g. diuretics, ACE inhibitors ) or in case of increased fluid loss, e.g. through heavy sweating; taking Alka-Seltzer can affect the way your kidneys work, which can lead to an increase in blood pressure and/or fluid retention (oedema).
  • If you have liver problems.
  • If you are being treated with anticoagulants (blood thinners, anticoagulants) or suffer from a blood clotting disorder;
  • If you suffer from asthma;
  • If you are taking antirheumatic medicines or other painkillers.

For asthma, hives, nasal polyps, hay fever or other allergies, for a rare hereditary disease of the red blood cells, the so-called "glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency" and for treatment with anticoagulants (“blood thinners”, anticoagulants) or blood pressure lowering agents (antihypertensives) should only be taken according to the doctor’s strict instructions.

Patients who have to eat a low-salt diet on medical advice (e.g. kidney disease, severe heart failure) should only use Alka-Seltzer effervescent tablets in exceptional cases because of their high sodium content.

Adolescents from the age of 12 with fever, flu, chickenpox or other viral diseases may only take Alka-Seltzer on the doctor's instructions and only as a second-line remedy. If these diseases lead to disorders of consciousness with vomiting or after they have disappeared, the doctor should be consulted immediately.

The simultaneous and prolonged use of Alka-Seltzer can increase the effect of cortisone preparations, anticonvulsants (antiepileptics), blood thinners, digoxin and lithium preparations against depression. There may be an increase in the undesirable effects of these medicines. The effect of gout medicines (Probenecid and Sulfinpyrazone), water tablets (diuretics) and medicines for high blood pressure can be reduced. The use of anti-rheumatic drugs or methotrexate (which is taken for chronic polyarthritis, for example; see also the section "When should Alka-Seltzer not be used?") may result in an increase in the undesirable effects.

Alka-Seltzer can increase the risk of bleeding if you take cortisone preparations, alcohol or drugs from the group of so-called serotonin reuptake inhibitors for depression.

If Alka-Seltzer and antidiabetics (e.g. insulin, sulfonylureas) are taken at the same time, the blood sugar level can drop.

Even in small doses, acetylsalicylic acid reduces the excretion of uric acid. This can trigger gout in patients who already have low uric acid excretion.

Caution is required in conditions with an increased risk of bleeding (e.g. menstrual bleeding or injuries). There may be an increased tendency to bleed, especially during and after surgical interventions (including minor interventions such as tooth extraction).

Your doctor or dentist should be asked or informed about taking it before surgery.

Serious skin reactions have been reported in association with treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The highest risk of such reactions appears to be at the beginning of therapy. If you develop a skin rash, including fever, mucosal lesions, blisters or any other sign of allergy, you should stop using Alka-Seltzer and seek medical attention immediately, as these may be the first signs of a very serious skin reaction (see section «What side effects can Alka-Seltzer have?» ).

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

  • suffer from other diseases,
  • have allergies or
  • take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!).

Can ALKA-SELTZER be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding?

Pregnancy

You should not take Alka-Seltzer, es unless it is clearly necessary and prescribed by a doctor. If taken during the first 6 months of pregnancy, the dose should be kept as low and the duration of treatment as short as possible.

Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) after the 20th week of pregnancy can harm your unborn baby. If you have to take NSAIDs for more than 2 days, your doctor may need to monitor the amount of amniotic fluid in the womb and the fetal heart.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should only take Alka-Seltzer after consulting your doctor. Alka-Seltzer should not be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Alka-Seltzer should not be taken while breastfeeding unless your doctor has given you permission to do so.

How do you use ALKA-SELTZER?

Adults and young people aged 12 and over and weighing more than 40 kg: 1-2 effervescent tablets

A daily dose of 8 tablets must not be exceeded for adults.

Alka-Seltzer must always be dissolved in water. The intake can be repeated about every 4 hours up to 4 doses within 24 hours. It should not be taken on an empty stomach.

Adolescents from the age of 12 may only take Alka-Seltzer if prescribed by a doctor and only as a second-line drug.

Alka-Seltzer should not be used in children under 12 years of age.

In the event of uncontrolled intake (overdose), consult a doctor immediately. Ringing in the ears and/or sweating can be an indication of an overdose.

Follow the dosage given in this leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can ALKA-SELTZER have?

Stomach problems can occur as side effects. In rare cases, hypersensitivity reactions such as swelling of the skin and mucous membranes (e.g. blocked nose), skin rashes, asthma, shortness of breath and gastrointestinal ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding, bruising, nosebleeds or bleeding gums may occur. Serious bleeding, which in isolated cases can be potentially life-threatening, has also been reported very rarely. Changes in the intestinal wall have been reported. If signs of a hypersensitivity reaction occur, the drug should be discontinued and the doctor consulted. If the stool turns black or there is blood in the vomit during treatment, the drug should be discontinued and the doctor consulted immediately. Rarely, dizziness, headaches, blurred vision and confusion occur.

Frequency not known: A serious skin reaction known as DRESS syndrome can occur. Symptoms of DRESS include a rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes and an increase in eosinophils (a type of white blood cell).

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else is to be done note?

Store at room temperature (15 - 25°C) and protect from moisture. The medicinal product should be kept out of the reach of children!

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does ALKA-SELTZER contain?

Active ingredients

1 effervescent tablet contains 324 mg acetylsalicylic acid

Excipients

Flavourings, sodium saccharate, preservative: sodium benzoate (E 211) and other excipients.

Approval number

08671 (Swissmedic)

Where can you get ALKA-SELTZER? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Packs of 20 effervescent tablets.

Authorization holder

Bayer (Switzerland) AG, 8045 Zurich.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in February 2023.

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