FDA Label for Alka-seltzer Heartburn
View Indications, Usage & Precautions
- ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET)
- PURPOSE
- USES
- DO NOT USE
- ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE
- ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
- WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
- STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR
- IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- DIRECTIONS
- OTHER INFORMATION
- INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
- QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
- ALKA-SELTZER HEARTBURN EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
Alka-seltzer Heartburn Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Bayer Healthcare Llc.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Active Ingredients (In Each Tablet)
Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg
Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1940 mg
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each tablet)...................................................................................Purpose
Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg....................................................................................... Antacid
Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1940 mg ..............................................................Antacid
Uses
for the relief of
- heartburn
- acid indigestion
- upset stomach associated with these symptoms
Do Not Use
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients
Ask A Doctor Before Use If You Have
Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium-restricted diet
Ask A Doctor Or Pharmacist Before Use If You Are
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug.
Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When Using This Product
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop Use And Ask A Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if you have taken the maximum dose for 2 weeks
If Pregnant 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
Keep out of reach of children.
Directions
- fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking
adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, 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 575 mg
- phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 5.6 mg per tablet
- store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
- Alka-Seltzer Heartburn in water contains the antacid sodium citrate as the principal
active ingredient
Inactive Ingredients
acesulfame potassium, aspartame, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol
Questions Or Comments?
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Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Effervescent Tablets
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