Rite Aid Antacid and Pain Relief
325 mg + 1000 mg + 1916 mg · Tablet, Effervescent
- Available without prescription
- Anti-coagulant
- Active substance
- Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate
- Made by
- Rite Aid
- 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 · 2024-12-11
Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antacid Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pain reliever Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg. . . . . . Antacid *Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- Uses for the temporary relief of
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 ↓If you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
All warnings ↓- 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
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
- headache, body aches, and pain alone
From the official label · 2024-12-11 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
- Do not use
- if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients.
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
- Children under 12 years - consult a doctor
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 asthma
- you have a sodium-restricted diet
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.
Ask a pharmacist first 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 an 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 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a physician.
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 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
Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antacid Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pain reliever 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”.
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.
Every version of this medicine (3)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
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Details
| Made by | Rite Aid |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Aspirin, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate |
| Used in | Digestion, stomach, diabetes and nutrition |
| Strength | 325 mg + 1000 mg + 1916 mg |
| Form | Tablet, Effervescent |
| Route | Oral |
| Packs | 12 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH · 36 POUCH in 1 CARTON / 2 TABLET, EFFERVESCENT in 1 POUCH |
| NDC | 11822-4212 |
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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