Label: ALKA-SELTZER GOLD tablet, effervescent

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated December 4, 2023

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  • Drug Facts

    Drug Facts

  • Active Ingredients

    Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg.................................………Antacid

    Potassium bicarbonate 344 mg.…..………………….……..Antacid

    Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1050 mg………………Antacid

  • Purpose

    Antacid

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses for the relief of

    ● heartburn ● acid indigestion ● sour stomach

  • Do Not Use

    Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

  • Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • kidney disease
    • a potassium or sodium-restricted diet
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use 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.

  • When using this product

    When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

  • Stop use and ask a doctor if

    Stop use and ask a doctor if you have taken the maximum dose for 2 weeks

  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • Keep out of reach of children

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • Directions

    ● fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking

    adults and children 12 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or asdirected by a doctordo not exceed8 tablets in 24 hours
    adults 60 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours
    children under 12 years1 tablet every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours

  • Other information

    each tablet contains: potassium 135 mg

    each tablet contains: sodium 309 mg

    ● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.

    ● this product does not contain aspirin

    ● Alka-Seltzer Gold in water contains principally the

    antacids sodium citrate and potassium citrate

  • Inactive ingredients

    Inactive ingredients magnesium stearate, mannitol

  • Questions or comments

    Questions or comments?1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST)

  • 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

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    AS Gold

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA-SELTZER GOLD 
    alka-seltzer gold tablet, effervescent
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-4100
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP) (ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID - UNII:XF417D3PSL) ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID1000 mg
    POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: HM5Z15LEBN) (POTASSIUM CATION - UNII:295O53K152) POTASSIUM CATION344 mg
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) (SODIUM CATION - UNII:LYR4M0NH37) SODIUM BICARBONATE1050 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize25mm
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0280-4100-6318 in 1 CARTON11/19/2014
    12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00111/19/2014
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)