Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Alka-Seltzer Tablet
Alka-Seltzer Tablet
| Generic name | aspirin, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Salicylates |
| Forms | Effervescent tablets, Chewable tablets, Tablet |
Alka-Seltzer is an over-the-counter combination medicine made of two antacids (citric acid and sodium bicarbonate) and an analgesic (aspirin). It comes as effervescent tablets that you dissolve in water. It is used for quick relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and headaches or body aches that come with an upset stomach.
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