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Quality Choice Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief

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

Available without prescription
Anti-coagulant

Active substance: Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate
Used in: Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
Made by: Chain Drug Marketing Association
Source: Official label

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 · 2024-11-13

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

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

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 · 2024-11-13 · 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 Take this product any time - morning, noon, or night - when you need relief from heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach with headache or body aches and pains. Place two (2) tablets in 4 oz. of water. Dissolve tablets completely. You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass. The medicines are in the water.

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 breast-feeding If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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, 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

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

Serious side effects associated with the use of this product can be reported to the following address:
Tower Laboratories LTD. P.O. Box 306 8 Industrial Park Road Centerbrook, CT 06409

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.

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Details

Made by	Chain Drug Marketing Association
Active substance	Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate
Used in	Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition
Strength	325 mg + 1916 mg + 1000 mg
Form	Tablet, Effervescent
Route	Oral
Packs	18 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH
NDC	63868-229

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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