Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor Effervescent Tablets is a box of 116 tablets packed in 58 individually sealed 2-count pouches, each tablet containing buffered aspirin 325 mg, an NSAID pain reliever and fever reducer made by Bayer. The pouches are labeled for individual resale, and the full 116-count box is shipped fast from New Jersey.
Alka-Seltzer Original: Effervescent Aspirin Tablets in 58 Two-Count Pouches
- Buffered aspirin 325 mg per tablet — an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) pain reliever and fever reducer
- Label uses — temporarily relieves minor aches and pains due to headache, muscle pain, backache, toothache, menstrual pain, colds, and minor pain of arthritis; temporarily reduces fever
- Effervescent formula — tablets dissolve fully in 4 oz of water; the medicine is in the water, not the residue
- 58 sealed 2-count pouches — 116 tablets total, each pouch holding one adult dose and labeled for individual resale
- Inactive ingredients — anhydrous citric acid and sodium bicarbonate; each tablet contains 568 mg sodium
- Adults and children 12 and over only — the Original Flavor formula Bayer has sold since 1931
How to Use
Adults and children 12 years and over: fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water before taking, every 4 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor, and do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Adults 60 years and over: do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12: consult a doctor. Read all Drug Facts on the package before use, including the Reye's syndrome warning for children and teenagers, the aspirin allergy alert, and the stomach bleeding warning that applies to NSAIDs. Ask a doctor before use if you are on a sodium-restricted diet, have a history of heartburn, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney disease, or asthma, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Store at room temperature, avoid excessive heat, and keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
About Alka-Seltzer
Alka-Seltzer has been part of American medicine cabinets since 1931, when the effervescent tablet was introduced in Elkhart, Indiana, and its Original Flavor formula pairs buffered aspirin with citric acid and sodium bicarbonate so the tablets fizz and dissolve in water. The brand is owned by Bayer, the German pharmaceutical and life sciences company headquartered in Leverkusen. Browse more everyday essentials in our Health & Household collection. Learn more at alkaseltzer.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor tablets?
The label directs use for adults and children 12 years and over only; for children under 12, consult a doctor. Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use it because of the risk of Reye's syndrome. Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin or any other pain reliever.
How do I use Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor?
Fully dissolve 2 tablets in 4 ounces of water and drink the water once the fizzing stops; you do not need to drink the residue at the bottom of the glass. Adults may repeat every 4 hours as needed, up to 8 tablets in 24 hours, or 4 tablets if 60 or older. Read the Drug Facts panel first.
How much sodium is in Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor?
Each tablet contains 568 mg of sodium, so a two-tablet dose delivers 1,136 mg. The label tells anyone on a sodium-restricted diet to ask a doctor before use. The sodium comes from the sodium bicarbonate that produces the fizz. If sodium is a concern, Bayer also sells other Alka-Seltzer formulas; check the Drug Facts on each package.
How are the 116 tablets packaged?
The box holds 58 individually sealed 2-count pouches, for 116 tablets in total. Each foil pouch contains one adult dose of two tablets and is labeled for individual resale, which suits first-aid kits, offices, travel bags, and small shops. Store the pouches at room temperature, away from excessive heat and moisture, and keep them out of reach of children.