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You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: aspirin

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Alka-Seltzer Lemon-Lime 324 mg effervescent tablet, 12, strip pack Alka-Seltzer Lemon-Lime 324 mg effervescent tablet, 20, strip pack Alka-Seltzer Lemon-Lime 324 mg effervescent tablet, 24, strip pack Alka-Seltzer Regular Flavour 324 mg effervescent tablet, 12, strip pack Alka-Seltzer Regular Flavour 324 mg effervescent tablet, 20, strip pack Alka-Seltzer Regular Flavour 324 mg effervescent tablet, 24, strip pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ALKA-SELTZER aspirin 324mg effervescent tablet lemon-lime flavour strip (new formula)

  • What this medicine is used for
  • Storage conditions
  • How to use this medicine
  • Do I need a prescription ?
  • Over 65?
  • Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
  • Reporting side effects
  • Data sources
  • Disclaimer

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For temporary relief of pain associated with headache, migraine headache, toothache, backache, arthritis, rheumatic pain, period pain, muscular aches and pains, sore throat and the symptoms of cold and flu. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, effervescent
  • Oral
  • A white round tablet, flat on one side and with "ALKA SELTZER" on the other.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled. open tool tip to find out more

  • 12 pack
  • 20 pack
  • 24 pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

  • aspirin

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient aspirin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ALKA-SELTZER aspirin 324mg effervescent tablet lemon-lime flavour strip (new formula)

  • What this medicine is used for
  • Storage conditions
  • How to use this medicine
  • Do I need a prescription ?
  • Over 65?
  • Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
  • Reporting side effects
  • Data sources
  • Disclaimer

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For temporary relief of pain associated with headache, migraine headache, toothache, backache, arthritis, rheumatic pain, period pain, muscular aches and pains, sore throat and the symptoms of cold and flu. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, effervescent
  • Oral
  • A white round tablet, flat on one side and with "ALKA SELTZER" on the other.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled. open tool tip to find out more

  • 12 pack
  • 20 pack
  • 24 pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

  • aspirin

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient aspirin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ALKA-SELTZER aspirin 324mg effervescent tablet lemon-lime flavour strip (new formula)

  • What this medicine is used for
  • Storage conditions
  • How to use this medicine
  • Do I need a prescription ?
  • Over 65?
  • Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
  • Reporting side effects
  • Data sources
  • Disclaimer

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For temporary relief of pain associated with headache, migraine headache, toothache, backache, arthritis, rheumatic pain, period pain, muscular aches and pains, sore throat and the symptoms of cold and flu. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, effervescent
  • Oral
  • A white round tablet, flat on one side and with "ALKA SELTZER" on the other.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled. open tool tip to find out more

  • 12 pack
  • 20 pack
  • 24 pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

  • aspirin

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient aspirin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ALKA-SELTZER aspirin 324mg effervescent tablet regular flavour strip (new formula)

  • What this medicine is used for
  • Storage conditions
  • How to use this medicine
  • Do I need a prescription ?
  • Over 65?
  • Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
  • Reporting side effects
  • Data sources
  • Disclaimer

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For temporary relief of pain associated with headache, migraine headache, toothache, backache, arthritis, rheumatic pain, period pain, muscular aches and pains, sore throat and the symptoms of cold and flu. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, effervescent
  • Oral
  • A white round tablet, flat on one side and with "ALKA SELTZER" on the reverse side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled. open tool tip to find out more

  • 12 pack
  • 20 pack
  • 24 pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

  • aspirin

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient aspirin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ALKA-SELTZER aspirin 324mg effervescent tablet regular flavour strip (new formula)

  • What this medicine is used for
  • Storage conditions
  • How to use this medicine
  • Do I need a prescription ?
  • Over 65?
  • Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
  • Reporting side effects
  • Data sources
  • Disclaimer

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For temporary relief of pain associated with headache, migraine headache, toothache, backache, arthritis, rheumatic pain, period pain, muscular aches and pains, sore throat and the symptoms of cold and flu. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, effervescent
  • Oral
  • A white round tablet, flat on one side and with "ALKA SELTZER" on the reverse side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled. open tool tip to find out more

  • 12 pack
  • 20 pack
  • 24 pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

  • aspirin

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient aspirin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

Brand name

(ARTG)

: ALKA-SELTZER aspirin 324mg effervescent tablet regular flavour strip (new formula)

  • What this medicine is used for
  • Storage conditions
  • How to use this medicine
  • Do I need a prescription ?
  • Over 65?
  • Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
  • Reporting side effects
  • Data sources
  • Disclaimer

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For temporary relief of pain associated with headache, migraine headache, toothache, backache, arthritis, rheumatic pain, period pain, muscular aches and pains, sore throat and the symptoms of cold and flu. Reduces fever.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, effervescent
  • Oral
  • A white round tablet, flat on one side and with "ALKA SELTZER" on the reverse side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called 'scheduling'.

You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is Not Scheduled. open tool tip to find out more

  • 12 pack
  • 20 pack
  • 24 pack

Over 65 ?

(AHT)

This medicine contains the active ingredients:

  • aspirin

If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient aspirin

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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