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Alka-Seltzer Original

Manufacturer
R J General Corporation
Effective date
2025-11-17
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
6
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 01:16:31

Label at a glance#

ProductAlka-Seltzer Original
Active ingredientASPIRIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID
Label structure10 sections

Indications and uses

for the temporary relief of: heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink headache, body aches, and pain alone

Dosage and administration

Directions ● fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours adults 60 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctor do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years consult a doctor

Storage and handling

each tablet contains: sodium 567 mg store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat. Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Active ingredients (in each tablet)Purpose
Anhydrous citric acid 1000 mgAntacid
Aspirin 325 mg (NSAID) * Analgesic
Sodium bicarbonate (heat-treated) 1916 mgAntacid

* nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

for the temporary relief of:

  • heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach when accompanied with headache or body aches and pains
  • upset stomach with headache from overindulgence in food or drink
  • headache, body aches, and pain alone

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Reye's syndrome

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

Allergy alert

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include:

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • asthma (wheezing)
  • shock

Stomach bleeding warning

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

This product contains an NSAID, which may cause severe stomach bleeding. The chance is higher if you

  • are age 60 or older
  • have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems
  • take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug
  • take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others)
  • have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
  • take more or for a longer time than directed

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever/fever reducer
  • if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

  • stomach bleeding warning applies to you
  • you have a history of stomach problems, such as heartburn
  • you have high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, or kidney disease
  • you are taking a diuretic
  • you have asthma
  • you have a sodium-restricted diet

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

  • presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
  • taking a prescription drug for diabetes, gout, or arthritis

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this productdo not exceed recommended dosage

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • an allergic reaction occurs. Seek medical help right away.
  • you experience any of the following signs of stomach bleeding
    • feel faint
    • vomit blood
    • have bloody or black stools
    • have stomach pain that does not get better
  • symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days
  • redness or swelling is present
  • ringing in the ears or a loss of hearing occurs
  • new symptoms occur

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use. It is especially important not to use aspirin during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless definitely directed to do so by a doctor because it may cause problems in the unborn child or complications during delivery.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Directions

● fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking

adults and children 12 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours
adults 60 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours, or as directed by a doctordo not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours
children under 12 yearsconsult a doctor

Other information

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

  • each tablet contains:sodium 567 mg
  • store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
  • Alka-Seltzer in water contains principally the antacid sodium citrate and the analgesic sodium acetylsalicylate

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

none

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-986-0369(Mon – Fri 9AM – 5PM EST)

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Dist. by: Bayer HealthCare LLC
Whippany, NJ 07981

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 Tablet Pouch Carton

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Alka-
Seltzer ®

Anhydrous citric acid / Antacid
Aspirin ( NSAID) / Analgesic
Sodium bicarbonate / Antacid

Fast Relief of:
Heartburn
Upset Stomach
Acid Indigestion
with Headache
Body Aches

ORIGINAL

Principal Display Panel - 100 Tablet Pouch Carton
Principal Display Panel - 100 Tablet Pouch Carton

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1536680Alka-Seltzer 325 MG / 1000 MG / 1916 MG Effervescent Oral TabletPSN6
1536675aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 MG Effervescent Oral TabletPSN6
1536680aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet [Alka-Seltzer]SBD6
1536675aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 MG Effervescent Oral TabletSCD6
1536680Alka-Seltzer (aspirin 325 MG / citric acid 1000 MG / sodium bicarbonate 1916 MG) Effervescent Oral TabletSY6
1536675ASA 325 MG / Citric Acid 1000 MG / NaHCO3 1916 MG Effervescent Oral TabletSY6
1536680ASA 325 MG / Citric Acid 1000 MG / NaHCO3 1916 MG Effervescent Oral Tablet [Alka-Seltzer]SY6

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID Pharmacologic Class Indexing3Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813
ASPIRIN Pharmacologic Class Indexing3Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20191108
BICARBONATE ION Pharmacologic Class Indexing1Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20220121

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
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FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
70264-014-012022-12-26C16284748780-19d75b9d0-63e5-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ceAlka-Seltzer ® Original
70264-014-012020-01-31C16284748780-19d75b9d0-63e5-f424-e053-dadaa90a57ceAlka-Seltzer ® Original

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
70264-014-01Alka-Seltzer Original2 in 1 POUCHTABLET, EFFERVESCENT26
70264-014-01Alka-Seltzer Original50 in 1 CARTONTABLET, EFFERVESCENT506

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
0280-4000-01EA - Each0280-400032606689-6c79-4060-a9aa-b58911c4183512018-04-19
0280-4000-02EA - Each0280-40007141eb74-1de3-4c07-882b-ff231c88e67812017-05-03
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0280-4000-04EA - Each0280-4000ef6e7000-3638-400e-bf65-9c8c723a2c7d12015-01-05
0280-4000-07EA - Each0280-40003e60255b-47dc-4405-a1c5-3fa19568008b12018-03-08

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
70264-01470264-014-01
0280-4000

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 3 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ASPIRINR16CO5Y76EACTIB
SODIUM BICARBONATE8MDF5V39QOACTIB
ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACIDXF417D3PSLACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.

Matched openFDA labels page 1 of 1 · 2 matching rows.

Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
Alka-Seltzer OriginalANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPIRIN, AND SODIUM BICARBONATEBayer HealthCare LLC.5be36a7f-7d1f-468d-9c29-92c8cd3ef1bc2025-12-04WarningsExact identifier
ndc (product): 0280-4000
Alka-Seltzer OriginalANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, ASPIRIN, AND SODIUM BICARBONATER J General Corporationdbb0d067-71f0-45e4-bc98-548cf4a90b3a2025-11-17WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 70264-014-01
ndc (product): 70264-014
ndc11 (package): 70264001401
spl id: 43c89573-4cf2-997f-e063-6394a90a76ca
spl set id: dbb0d067-71f0-45e4-bc98-548cf4a90b3a

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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