Medicine guide

Equaline Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief

325 mg + 1916 mg + 1000 mg · Tablet, Effervescent

  • Available without prescription
  • Anti-coagulant
Made by
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2024-12-17

What it is

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pain reliever Citric acid 1000 mg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Antacid Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg . . . . . . Antacid *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Used for
  • For the temporary relief of Uses for the temporary relief of
How to take it

Adults and children 12 years and over (up to 60 years of age):: 2 tablets every 4 hours -

do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours 60 years and over:

Full directions ↓
Do not take it if

If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
21other products contain Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate — compare makers, forms and strengths

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

  • for the temporary relief of 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
  • pain alone (headaches or body aches and pains)

From the official label · 2024-12-17 · DailyMed

Do not take it if

  • Do not use
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • if you are allergic to aspirin
  • if overly full from food or drink.
  • Ask a doctor if severe stomach pain occurs after taking this product.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • do not exceed recommended dosage
  • to avoid serious injury, completely dissolve tablets in 4 oz. of water before taking
  • adults and children 12 years and over (up to 60 years of age):
  • 2 tablets every 4 hours -
  • do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours 60 years and over:
  • 2 tablets every 4 hours -
  • do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

  • Ask a doctor before use if
  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  • you are taking a diuretic
  • you have a sodium-restricted diet

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

  • you are Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
  • taking a prescription drug for anticoagulation (thinning the blood), diabetes, gout or arthritis

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

  • Stop use and
  • ask a doctor
  • if you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
  • feel faint
  • vomit blood
  • have bloody or black stools
  • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
  • pain lasts for more than 10 days or gets worse
  • new symptoms occur
  • redness or swelling is present
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other 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 a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (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 nonprescription 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
  • When using this product
  • do not take more than 8 tablets (adults) or 4 tablets (60 years and over) in a 24-hour period or use the maximum dosage for more than 10 days

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • If pregnant or breastfeeding If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

If you take too much

In an emergency, call your local emergency number or a poison control centre.

In case of overdose In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “Overdosage”.

Keep away from children

Keep out of reach of children.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

Other information

  • each tablet contains: sodium 524 mg
  • store at room temperature (59º-86ºF)

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Other Information”.

What kind of medicine it is

Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pain reliever Citric acid 1000 mg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Antacid Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg . . . . . . Antacid *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

none

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

Call 1-877-932-7948

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Details

Made byUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
Active substanceAspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate
Used inDigestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
Strength325 mg + 1916 mg + 1000 mg
FormTablet, Effervescent
RouteOral
Packs18 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
NDC41163-421

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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