Uses - ● temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold: ● minor aches and pains ● headache ● runny nose - ● sinus congestion and pressure ● cough ● sneezing - ● sore throat ● nasal congestion - ...

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).

Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Alka-Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold is a combination medicine used to treat headache, fever, body aches, cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

(Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold & Flu Formula Liquid Gels:) In Each Capsule: Acetaminophen (325 mg), Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10 mg), Doxylamine Succinate (6.25 mg), Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (5 mg).

How many days can I use Alka-Seltzer Plus®? Discontinue use and consult a physician if pain, cough or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts longer than seven days, or if fever gets worse or lasts longer than three days.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold might make you feel drowsy or sleepy, so don't drive or operate any machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Don't drink alcohol when taking this medication because it might make you feel more drowsy or sleepy.

Alka-Seltzer contains aspirin, which can irritate your stomach. This irritation can feel like stomach pain or heartburn. It can also lead to serious stomach problems, including bleeding and ulcers in this area.

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold has a high amount of sodium, which is table salt. Since this medication can add a lot of sodium to your diet, it can worsen certain health conditions like high blood pressure. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold also contains phenylephrine (a decongestant), which might also raise blood pressure.

Alka-Seltzer contains aspirin, which can irritate your stomach. This irritation can feel like stomach pain or heartburn. It can also lead to serious stomach problems, including bleeding and ulcers in this area.

As the tablets dissolve, the base (bicarbonate) and the acid (citric acid) react vigorously producing carbon dioxide gas (hence the "Seltzer"), which also produces enough agitation to allow the active ingredients to dissolve slowly.

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 are the active ingredients in Alka-Seltzer effervescent products? All effervescent products contain anhydrous citric acid (antacid) and sodium bicarbonate (antacid). Alka-Seltzer Original, Extra Strength and Lemon-Lime also contain aspirin (analgesic). Alka-Seltzer Gold contains potassium bicarbonate (antacid).

When too much acid builds up in your stomach, you can get heartburn. Alka-Seltzer is a "buffer" which neutralizes stomach acid and temporarily keeps it from becoming too acidic.

Common side effects may include:

• dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision;
• dry mouth, nose, or throat;
• heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, upset stomach;
• feeling nervous, restless, or irritable; or.
• sleep problems (insomnia).

Alka-Seltzer is a combination of three medications: Citric acid and sodium bicarbonate are antacids that work to relieve indigestion and upset stomach by neutralizing the acid in your stomach.

Actually, Alka Seltzer Original contains 324mg of aspirin, which is the equivalent of a full-dose aspirin tablet. Taking this on a regular basis can lead to stomach ulcers and bleeding.