What’s the difference between Alka Seltzer and Alka Seltzer Gold?

What is Alka-Seltzer Gold good for?

Alka-Seltzer Gold provides relief for acid indigestion, heartburn and sour stomach for adults and children 12 years and older. Alka-Seltzer Gold is an over the counter medication used to provide relief for acid indigestion, heartburn and sour stomach for adults and children 12 years and older.

When should you take Alka-Seltzer Gold?

fully dissolve tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking – adults and children 12 years and over2 tablets every 4 hours as needed, or asdirected by a doctordo not exceed8 tablets in 24 … each tablet contains: potassium 135 mg – ● each tablet contains: sodium 309 mg – ● store at room temperature.

Is Seltzer and Alka-Seltzer the same?

Also, don’t confuse seltzer’s effects with that of Alka-Seltzer: The latter is a remedial tablet that contains citric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate, as well as aspirin. When citric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate mix with water, they work to decrease the acid levels in the stomach.

What are the ingredients in Alka-Seltzer Gold?

In Each Tablet: Active Ingredients: Anhydrous Citric Acid (1000 mg), Antacid; Potassium Bicarbonate (344 mg), Antacid; Sodium Bicarbonate (Heat-Treated) (1050 mg), Antacid. Inactive Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Mannitol.

What is different about Alka-Seltzer Gold?

For fast effervescent relief of acid indigestion, upset stomach and heartburn, turn to Alka-Seltzer® Gold. It’s safe for sensitive stomachs and it does not contain aspirin. The Drug Facts labeling information on this website may differ from the product labeling on purchased product.

Is baking soda and Alka-Seltzer the same thing?

Is Alka-Seltzer the same as baking soda? Not exactly. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) does not contain anhydrous citric acid, the main active ingredient in Alka-Seltzer effervescent tablets that relieve heartburn and acid indigestion.

Does Alka-Seltzer raise blood pressure?

It doesn’t raise your blood pressure and heart rate as much, or cause as much trouble falling asleep. Dextromethorphan (the cough suppressant ingredient) works well and has very few side effects.

What can you not take with Alka-Seltzer?

What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Alka-Seltzer Morning Relief (Aspirin And Caffeine)? If you are taking aspirin and caffeine to prevent heart attack or stroke, avoid also taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Ibuprofen may make aspirin and caffeine less effective.

When should I not take Alka-Seltzer?

You should not use this medicine if you have an active stomach ulcer or any kind of bleeding problem. You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to aspirin, caffeine, or any other ingredients listed on the package label. You should not use this medicine during the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Why is there aspirin in Alka-Seltzer?

Alka-Seltzer contains three active ingredients: aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) (ASA), sodium bicarbonate, and anhydrous citric acid. The aspirin is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory, the sodium bicarbonate is an antacid, and the citric acid reacts with the sodium bicarbonate and water to form effervescence.

What is potassium bicarbonate?

Potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) is an alkaline mineral that’s available in supplement form. Potassium is an important nutrient and electrolyte. It’s found in many foods. Fruits and vegetables, such as avocados, bananas, potatoes, and spinach, are excellent sources.

Does Alka-Seltzer Plus have acetaminophen?

Warnings: One ingredient in this product is acetaminophen. Taking too much acetaminophen may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) of acetaminophen a day.

Can you take Alka Seltzer Plus with high blood pressure?

You shouldn’t use it if you have high blood pressure. The aspirin in Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold (Aspirin / Chlorpheniramine / Phenylephrine) interacts with many other drugs and health conditions.

Can I take ibuprofen and Alka Seltzer together?

Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and ibuprofen.