Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Effervescent Tablets

Manufacturer: Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Effective date: 2025-12-04
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 6
Source: full-release
Hydrated at: 2026-06-01 01:19:50

Label at a glance#

ProductAlka-Seltzer Heartburn

Active ingredientCITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE

Label structure11 sections

Indications and uses

for the relief of heartburn acid indigestion upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Dosage and administration

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

Contacts and useful links#

PhoneLabel contact1-800-986-0369

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg

Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1940 mg

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each tablet)...................................................................................Purpose
Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg....................................................................................... Antacid
Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1940 mg ..............................................................Antacid

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the relief of

heartburn
acid indigestion
upset stomach associated with these symptoms

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

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

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if you have taken the maximum dose for 2 weeks

If pregnant or breast-feeding

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.

Keep out of reach of children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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

OTHER SAFETY 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

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

acesulfame potassium, aspartame, flavors, magnesium stearate, mannitol

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

Questions or comments? 1-800-986-0369 (Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST)