Dr. Miles Medicine Company of Elkhart, Indiana, first introduced Alka-Seltzer, an effervescent antacid and pain medication.
Is baking soda the same as alka-seltzer?
Not quite. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) contains no anhydrous citric acid, which is the principal active ingredient in Alka-Seltzer effervescent tablets that treat heartburn and acid indigestion.
What are the active chemicals in effervescent Alka-Seltzer products?
Anhydrous citric acid (antacid) and sodium bicarbonate are included in all effervescent goods (antacid). Aspirin is also present in Alka-Seltzer Original, Extra Strength, and Lemon-Lime (analgesic). Potassium bicarbonate is found in Alka-Seltzer Gold (antacid).
Is there aspirin in Alka-Seltzer?
Aspirin is present in Alka-Seltzer Original, Extra Strength, and Lemon-Lime. Our other items do not.
How much caffeine is in Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief?
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief contains 130 mg of caffeine per two tablet dose. A standard cup of coffee has approximately 95 milligrams of caffeine.
What causes the fizz in Alka-Seltzer?
Citric acid and sodium bicarbonate are both present in alka-seltzer (baking soda). When you place the tablet into water, the acid and baking soda combine, causing the fizz.
Why should I take Alka-Seltzer effervescent tablets for heartburn relief instead of a tablet-based heartburn medication?
There are numerous benefits to utilizing Alka-Seltzer effervescent medications. In a nutshell, the drug dissolves quickly and begins working immediately, neutralizing acid on contact. Because the medicines in Alka-Seltzer effervescents are in solution prior to consumption, they do not take as long to dissolve in the stomach as identical active components taken in tablet form.
