How do you use Alka Seltzer Plus powder?
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Asked by: Justin Collas
Adults and children 12 years and over: dissolve contents of one packet in 8 oz hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes. Children under 12 years: do not use. Store at room temperature.
How do you mix Alka-Seltzer Plus?
Adults and Children 12 Years and Over: Dissolve contents of one packet in 8 oz. hot water; sip while hot. Consume entire drink within 10-15 minutes.
Do you take Alka-Seltzer Plus with cold or hot water?
What temperature of water should I use to dissolve Alka-Seltzer Plus® Effervescent tablets? Room temperature works best, since cold water slows the dissolution and warm water can make the product foam excessively.
Do you swallow Alka-Seltzer Plus?
Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing. If you are taking the chewable form of this medication, chew it thoroughly before swallowing. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment.
How much water do you use with Alka-Seltzer Plus?
Use as directed. Adults and children 12 years and over take 2 tablets fully dissolved in 4 oz of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor.
Who should not take Alka-Seltzer Plus?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to aspirin, chlorpheniramine, or phenylephrine. Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur.
How fast does Alka-Seltzer work?
After the Alka-Seltzer tablet was added to the hot water the tablet should have quickly dissolved, taking some 20 to 30 seconds to do so, depending on the exact temperature.
Is Alka-Seltzer good for acid reflux?
Over-the-counter antacids, such as Tums and Alka-Seltzer, are usually effective in alleviating mild discomfort caused by heartburn and acid reflux.
Will Alka-Seltzer Plus make you sleepy?
See also Warning section. Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, nervousness, constipation, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur.
Does Alka-Seltzer Plus raise blood pressure?
It’s good to use if you have a stuffy nose, fever, and pain. The decongestant (phenylephrine) has fewer side effects than other decongestants like pseudoephedrine. It doesn’t raise your blood pressure and heart rate as much, or cause as much trouble falling asleep.
What is Alka-Seltzer Plus good for?
This combination medication is used to temporarily treat cough, stuffy nose, body aches, and other symptoms (such as fever, headache, sore throat) caused by the common cold, flu, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis).
When should I take Alka-Seltzer?
Take Alka-Seltzer any time – morning, noon, or night – when you need relief from heartburn, upset stomach, acid indigestion with headache or body aches. Age group directions: 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.
