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CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid and Pain Reliever

Generic: ASPIRIN, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BICARBONATE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
CVS Pharmacy
Product Type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
afe9e755-18ba-305f-e053-2995a90aa8d0
Purpose
Purpose Anhydrous citric acid 1000mg……………………………………….Antacid Aspirin 500 mg (NSAID)* …………………………………………...Pain Reliever Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1985 mg………………………….Antacid *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Indications & Usage
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
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 stomach ulcers or bleeding problems ■ take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug ■ take other drugs containing prescription or non-prescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others) ■ have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product ■ take more or for a longer time than directed