Picot Plus Effervescent

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Active Ingredients (in each packet)                  Purpose

Sodium Bicarbonate 2.485 g ..........................Antacid

Citric Acid 1.948 g ........................................Antacid

Aspirin (NSAID*) 500 mg ..............................Analgesic

*Nonsterioidal anti-inflammatory drug

Uses  for the relief of * heartburn * sour stomach * acid

indigestion * headache * upset stomach and for temporary

relief of minor aches and pains

Warnings

Reye's syndrome:  Children and teenagers should not use

this medicine for chicken pox or flu symptoms before a doctor

is consulted about Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious

illness reported to be associated with aspirin.

Allergy alert:  Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction

which may include * Hives * Facial swelling * Asthma * Shock

Do not use  if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain

reliever/fever reducer

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

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stomach ulcers or bleeding problems * take a blood thinner (anti-

coagulant) or steroid drug * have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every

day while using this product * take more or for a longer time than directed

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.

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

Do not take more than the recommended dosage
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: Presently taking a

prescription drug.  Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

An allergic reaction occurs.  Seek medical help right away *

Symptoms get worse or last for more than 10 days *

Redness or swelling is present * Ringing in the ears or loss

of hearing occurs * New symptoms occur

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

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directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems

in the unborn child or complications during pregnancy.

Keep out of the reach of children.

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison

Control Center right away

Directions

*Fully dissolve packet in 4 ounces of water before taking *

Adults: 1 - 2 packets every 4 - 6 hours, not to exceed 6 packets

in a 24 hour period or as directed by a doctor.  * Adults 60
years and older: 1 - 2 packets every 4 - 6 hours, not to exceed 5
packets in a 24 hour period

Other Information

*Each packet contains 680 mg of sodium * Store in cool dry

place.

Inactive Ingredients

silicon dioxide, sucrose, tartaric acid

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Sodium Bicarbonate
Citric Acid
Aspirin NSAID