Label: ALKA-SELTZER HEARTBURN RELIEF EXTRA STRENGTH (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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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg

    Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1976 mg

  • PURPOSE

    Antacid

    Antacid

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    Uses for the relief of

    • heartburn
    • acid indigestion
    • sour stomach
    • upset stomach associated with these symptoms
  • WARNINGS

    Warnings

  • DO NOT USE

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

  • ASK DOCTOR

    Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium-restricted diet

  • ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

    Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

  • WHEN USING

    When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

  • STOP USE

    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.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    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 SAFETY INFORMATION

    Other information

    ● each tablet contains: sodium 586 mg
    ● store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
    ● Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength in water contains the antacid
    sodium citrate as the principal active ingredient

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients

    magnesium stearate, mannitol

  • QUESTIONS

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

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    ​ALKA-SELTZER

    Fast 4-in-1

    Relief of:

    Heartburn

    Sour Stomach

    Acid Indigestion

    Upset Stomach

    HEARTBURN RELIEF

    EXTRA STRENGTH

    24 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

    (12 - 2 count pouches)

    AlkaSeltzerHRES

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    ALKA-SELTZER HEARTBURN RELIEF EXTRA STRENGTH 
    anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) tablet, effervescent
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0280-0079
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) (SODIUM CATION - UNII:LYR4M0NH37) SODIUM BICARBONATE1976 mg
    CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP) (ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID - UNII:XF417D3PSL) ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID1000 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScorescore with uneven pieces
    ShapeROUNDSize25mm
    FlavorImprint Code ALKA;SELTZER;EX;S
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0280-0079-0112 in 1 CARTON09/21/2021
    12 in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart33109/21/2021
    Labeler - Bayer Healthcare LLC (112117283)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Bayer de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.588165709manufacture(0280-0079)
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