Alka-Seltzer^® Original

Fizzy, classic relief

Get fast relief of heartburn, upset stomach, acid indigestion with headache and body aches from this effervescent antacid and pain reliever that has been around for more than 80 years. Unlike other antacids, such as Tums or Mylanta, H-2 blockers such as Pepcid, and PPIs like Prilosec and Nexium, Alka-Seltzer^® Original contains an analgesic for pain accompanied by heartburn and acid indigestion.

Active Ingredients:

 Anhydrous Citric Acid - 1000 mg (Antacid), Aspirin - 325 mg, Sodium Bicarbonate - 1916 mg (Antacid)

Directions:

Fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking.

Adults and children 12 years and over:  2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.  Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours.

Adults 60 years and over:  2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor.  Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours.

Children under 12 years:  Consult a doctor.

You do not have to drink any of the residue that may be on the bottom of the glass.  The medicines of Alka-Seltzer are in the water.

Other Information:  

Each tablet contains: sodium 567 mg.  

Store at room temperature.  

Avoid excessive heat.  

Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate.