Alka-Seltzer Gold
Over-the-CounterBrand names: Alka-Seltzer Gold
About This Medication
Oral preparation used for symptom management and health support.
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | - |
| Potassium Bicarbonate | - |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | - |
Indications & Usage
Dosage & Administration
Warnings & Precautions
Reye’s syndrome: 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: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock Stomach bleeding warning: 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses for the relief of ● heartburn ● acid indigestion ● sour stomach
Directions ● fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking adults and children 12 years and over 2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or asdirected by a doctor do not exceed8 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 6 tablets in 24 hours children under 12 years 1 tablet every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by a …
Reye’s syndrome: 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: Aspirin may cause a severe allergic reaction which may include: · hives · facial swelling · asthma (wheezing) · shock Stomach bleeding warning: This product …
Alka-Seltzer Gold is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Alka-Seltzer Gold drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Alka-Seltzer Gold label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 1536474 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Alka-Seltzer Gold (FDA National Drug Code)
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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS