Alka-Seltzer Original Effervescent Tablets 10 Tablets

Description

• Product Type: Effervescent oral tablets
• Pack Size: 10 tablets
• Mechanism: Dissolves in water before ingestion to form a fast-acting solution that neutralizes excess stomach acid and absorbs quickly into the body.

• Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) 324 mg: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces pain, swelling, and fever.
• Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate 1,744 mg: A fast-acting antacid that neutralizes excess stomach acid.
• Citric Acid 965 mg: Works in combination with the sodium bicarbonate to create the signature effervescent fizzing reaction when mixed with water.
• Note: Each tablet contains 477 mg of sodium .  

1. Acid-Related Symptoms: Heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and general stomach upsets.
2. Mild to Moderate Pain: Headaches, migraines, muscle aches, backaches, period pain, and toothaches.
3. Overindulgence Relief: Upset stomach or acid indigestion accompanied by a headache (such as hangover symptoms).
4. Cold and Flu Symptoms: Feverishness, sore throat, and minor body aches associated with common viruses.  

• Pure Antacids: Calcium carbonate chewable tablets (e.g., Tums) or magnesium hydroxide liquids (e.g., Milk of Magnesia) to treat heartburn without the addition of aspirin or high sodium loads.
• H2 Blockers or PPIs: Medications such as famotidine or omeprazole, which reduce acid production over a longer period for ongoing acid reflux.
• Alternative Analgesics: Paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen tablets if you need targeted pain or fever relief without an antacid composition.