For Healthcare Professionals Only

Alka-Seltzer XS

Uses

For the relief of pain including migraine, headache, period pain, neuralgia, toothache and sore throat. Also provides symptomatic relief of rheumatic pain, sciatica, lumbago, fibrositis, muscular aches and pains, feverishness, feverish colds and flu.

Dosage

16 years and over: 2 tablets dissolved in water every 4 hours as required. Maximum 8 tablets in 24 hours. Not to be used for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor. Under 16 years: not recommended.

Format and ingredients

Effervescent tablet containing:

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 267mg
Paracetamol 133mg
Caffeine 40mg

Category:
Analgesics
Manufacturer:
BAYER PLC
Pack size:
20
RRP:
£6.89
Legal status:
(GSL)