Alka-Seltzer XS Pain Relief, 20 Tablets (Pack of 1)

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Alka-Seltzer contains three active ingredients: aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) (ASA), sodium bicarbonate, and anhydrous citric acid.

Once we receive your prescriptions from the surgery, our pharmacy dispenses and dispatches your medication. Also suitable for relief of general pain such as migraine and period pains, rheumatic and muscular pain and the symptomatic relief of colds and flu. Aspirin has also been associated with increased risk of Reye's Syndrome when given to children with a fever.

Though important to the overall effect of the medication, the aspirin ( acetylsalicylic acid) is not required to produce the effervescent action of Alka-Seltzer; the effervescence is produced by the baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and citric acid reacting to form sodium citrate and carbon dioxide gas. In his 1976 revival Beals proclaimed Alka-Seltzer's virtues and sang the "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is" song in his iconic high, squeaky voice. By proceeding to purchase any medicine, you agree to use the medicine as per the manufacturers patient information leaflet, follow any important advice in the listing and answer any questions put by our pharmacy team. Aspirin and paracetamol are rapidly absorbed and distributed around the body to provide fast relief of general pain such as headaches, migraines, period pain, toothache, and sore throat. MSAGYA LTD reserves the right to change this privacy policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law.

This could lead to increased risk of strokes and heart attacks, particularly among the elderly, according to campaigners at Action on Salt. Alka-Seltzer is a combination of sodium bicarbonate, aspirin, and anhydrous citric acid, used for the relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and stomach aches. Contains active ingrediants Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)267mg Caffeine 40mg Citric Acid 954mg Paracetamol 133mg Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 1723mg. For rapid relief of pain including migraine, headache, period pains, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat.The salt content in medicines and supplements should be made clear on the packaging and not buried in a leaflet inside, so that people can make informed decisions about their purchases. comparison of salt content in soluble products, versus a packet of ready salted crisps is not an appropriate or fair comparison. If you are not satisfied with this, you have the right to object in certain circumstances (see the section headed "Your rights" below). discovered surprisingly high salt levels in popular branded effervescent soluble painkillers and other medicines, which experts said could cause regular users to far exceed their recommended daily allowance.

I’ve got to be honest I much prefer the original ones but as there seems to be a problem with getting them I opted to try these . The character was conceived by creative director George Pal of the Wade Advertising agency and designed by illustrator Wally Wood. The commercial became so popular that several weeks later, Raft appeared as a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. They do taste a little different but quite honestly they work just as well , I suppose I’ll just have to get used to the difference in taste .

Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. When she hears the fizzy noise coming from the bathroom, he quickly covers the glass of dissolving Alka-Seltzer as she wonders aloud if it is raining. A clip of the ad can be seen briefly in the 1988 motion picture The In Crowd, immediately before the movie's first live broadcast of the fictitious "Perry Parker's Dance Party. Alka-Seltzer is marketed for relief of minor aches, pains, inflammation, fever, headache, heartburn, stomachache, indigestion, acid reflux and hangovers, while neutralizing excess stomach acid.