Alka-seltzer Heartburn Relief Extra Strength Tablet, Effervescent
NDC 0280-0079
Product Information
Alka-seltzer Heartburn Relief Extra Strength (anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated)) is a OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG-approved product labeled by Bayer Healthcare Llc. This medication is typically used as a acidifying activity [moa]. It is supplied as a white tablet, effervescent for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 0280-0079 and 4 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Characteristics
ALKA;SELTZER;EX;S
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Product Details
What is NDC 0280-0079?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- SODIUM BICARBONATE 1000 mg/1 - A white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE 1976 mg/1 - A key intermediate in metabolism. It is an acid compound found in citrus fruits. The salts of citric acid (citrates) can be used as anticoagulants due to their calcium chelating ability.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)
- SODIUM CATION (UNII: LYR4M0NH37) (Active Moiety)
- CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP)
- ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 2571087 - citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1976 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 2571087 - citric acid 1000 MG / NaHCO3 1976 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
- Acidifying Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Anti-coagulant - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Calcium Chelating Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Calculi Dissolution Agent - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
- Decreased Coagulation Factor Activity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Increased Large Intestinal Motility - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Inhibition Large Intestine Fluid/Electrolyte Absorption - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
- Osmotic Activity - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
- Osmotic Laxative - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
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