Label: ALKA SELTZER ORIGINAL- anhydrous citric acid, aspirin, sodium bicarbonate tablet, effervescent

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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Drug Label Information

Updated July 8, 2019

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  • Drug Facts

  • Active ingredients (in each tablet)

    Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg

    Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*

    Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg

    *nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

    Purposes

    Antacid

    Analgesic

    Antacid

  • Uses

    for the temporary relief of:

    • heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains
    • upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink
    • headache, body aches, and pain alone
  • 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

    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

    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

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

    • presently taking a prescription drug (antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs)
    • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis

    When using this product

    do not exceed recommended dosage

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • an allergic reaction occurs.Seek medical help right away
    • 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
    • symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days
    • redness or swelling is present
    • ringing in the ears or a 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 directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Inactive ingredients

    None

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-986-0369 (Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM EST) or www.alkaseltzer.com

  • Package Labeling

    Package Label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA SELTZER ORIGINAL 
    anhydrous citric acid, aspirin, sodium bicarbonate tablet, effervescent
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:73097-001(NDC:0280-4000)
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL) (ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID - UNII:XF417D3PSL) ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID1000 mg
    ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN325 mg
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) (SODIUM CATION - UNII:LYR4M0NH37) SODIUM BICARBONATE1916 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScoreno score
    ShapeROUNDSize25mm
    FlavorImprint Code ALKA;SELTZER
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:73097-001-021 in 1 CARTON07/01/2019
    12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:73097-001-4020 in 1 CARTON07/01/2019
    22 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:73097-001-4824 in 1 CARTON07/01/2019
    32 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    4NDC:73097-001-7236 in 1 CARTON07/01/2019
    42 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart34307/01/2019
    Labeler - Savings Distributors LLC (010527359)