ALKA-SELTZER ORIGINAL- anhydrous citric acid, aspirin, and sodium bicarbonate tablet, effervescent 
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Bitterfeld Alka-Seltzer Original

Drug Facts

Active IngredientsPurpose
(in each tablet)
Anydrous citic acid 100mgAntacid
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID)*Analgesic

Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mg

*nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Antacid

Uses

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:

Stomach bleeding warning: This product contains an NSAID, which may cuase severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

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 diueretic
  • 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 us. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless defintely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complicaitons during delivery.

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

Directions

Directions

adults and children 12 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
adults 60 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 yearsconsult a doctor

Other information

Other information

Inactive ingredients none

Questions or comments?

Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369

(Mon-Fri 9AM - 5 PM EST)

Alka-Seltzer® Original

Anhydrous citric acid / Antacid

Aspirin (NSAID) / Analgesic

Sodium bicarbonate / Antacid

Fast Relief of:

Heartburn

Upset Stomach

Acid Indigestion

with Headache

Body Aches

12 EFFERVESCENT TABLETS

AS Original 12 count carton

ALKA-SELTZER ORIGINAL 
anhydrous citric acid, aspirin, and sodium bicarbonate tablet, effervescent
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:65662-005
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
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) (BICARBONATE ION - UNII:HN1ZRA3Q20) SODIUM BICARBONATE1916 mg
ASPIRIN (UNII: R16CO5Y76E) (ASPIRIN - UNII:R16CO5Y76E) ASPIRIN325 mg
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize25mm
FlavorImprint Code ALKA;SELTZER
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:65662-005-016 in 1 CARTON12/01/2008
12 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
OTC monograph not finalpart34312/01/2008
Labeler - Bayer Bitterfeld GMBH (330908898)

Revised: 11/2019
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Version: 1
Effective Time: 20191113
 
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