Label: ALKA-SELTZER HEARTBURN (anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate- heat-treated tablet, effervescent

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each tablet)

    Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg

    Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1940 mg

  • Purpose

    Active ingredients (in each tablet)...................................................................................Purpose
    Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg....................................................................................... Antacid
    Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1940 mg ..............................................................Antacid

  • Uses

    for the relief of

    • heartburn
    • acid indigestion
    • upset stomach associated with these symptoms
  • Warnings

    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

    Ask a doctor before use if you have a 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

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

  • If pregnant 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

    Keep out of reach of children.

  • Directions

    • fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
      adults and children 12 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
      adults 60 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
      children under 12 yearsconsult a doctor

  • Other information

    • each tablet contains: sodium 575 mg
    • phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 5.6 mg per tablet
    • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
    • Alka-Seltzer Heartburn in water contains the antacid sodium citrate as the principal
      active ingredient
  • Inactive ingredients

    acesulfame potassium, aspartame, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol

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  • Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Effervescent Tablets

    36ct

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA-SELTZER HEARTBURN 
    anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) tablet, effervescent
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-0047
    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
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) (SODIUM CATION - UNII:LYR4M0NH37) SODIUM BICARBONATE1940 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)  
    ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize25mm
    FlavorLEMONImprint Code ALKA;SELTZER;HR
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0280-0047-3618 in 1 CARTON03/02/2010
    12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33103/02/2010
    Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)
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