ALKA-SELTZER HEARTBURN (anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate- heat-treated tablet, effervescent

Alka-Seltzer Heartburn by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Alka-Seltzer Heartburn by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Bayer HealthCare LLC.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Drug Facts

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
  

Warnings

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?

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

Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Effervescent Tablets

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

ALKA-SELTZER HEARTBURN 
anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) tablet, effervescent

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0280-0047
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE (UNII: 2968PHW8QP) (ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID - UNII:XF417D3PSL)	ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID	1000 mg
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) (SODIUM CATION - UNII:LYR4M0NH37)	SODIUM BICARBONATE	1940 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)
ASPARTAME (UNII: Z0H242BBR1)
ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (UNII: 23OV73Q5G9)

Product Characteristics
Color	white	Score	no score
Shape	ROUND	Size	25mm
Flavor	LEMON	Imprint Code	ALKA;SELTZER;HR
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0280-0047-36	18 in 1 CARTON	03/02/2010
1		2 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part331	03/02/2010

Labeler - Bayer HealthCare LLC. (112117283)