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Advantages
Dosage/Direction
Ingredients
Where to Buy
Alka-Seltzer History
What
are the advantages of taking a heartburn medicine in
solution, like Alka-Seltzer, over taking a medication
in tablet form?
There are multiple advantages to
using the effervescent Alka-Seltzer heartburn medication.
Simply put, the medicine dissolves fast
and is ready to go to work the instant you
take it.
Because the medicines in Alka-Seltzer Original
are in solution prior to ingestion, they do
not require time to dissolve in the stomach
like similar active ingredients taken in tablet form
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Why
should I take Alka-Seltzer Wake-Up Call!™?
Alka-Seltzer Wake-Up Call!™
packs a maximum strength pain reliever and caffeine
into a refreshing citrus effervescent product that is
gentle on your stomach. It has proven ingredients to relieve headache and fatigue associated with hangover.
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Why is Alka-Seltzer
Wake-Up Call!™ better than an ordinary pain reliever?
Alka-Seltzer Wake-Up Call!™
is better than a single ingredient pain reliever because
it can relieve both morning headache and fatigue associated with a hangover.
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Are
there other products like Alka-Seltzer Wake-Up Call!™ on the market?
No, Alka-Seltzer Wake-Up Call!™ is the only nationally available effervescent drug product specifically for morning headache and fatigue associated with a hangover.
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If
I am diabetic, can I use Alka-Seltzer?
Ask a Doctor or Pharmacist before
use if you are taking a prescription medicine for diabetes.
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Can
I Use the Alka-Seltzer formulas beyond the expiration
date?
We recommend that you discard any
expired Alka-Seltzer product. It will not be harmful
if ingested, but it may not be as effective in relieving
your symptoms.
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Can
I dissolve Alka-Seltzer tablets in something other
than water?
We do not recommend anything but water.
While the tablets will dissolve in other liquids, the
amount of fizz or time to full dissolution will change.
Also, efficacy and safety have not been established
when these products are dissolved in anything but water.
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Sometimes
there is a residue in the glass after I take Alka-Seltzer.
Does it need to be consumed?
You do not have to drink the residue
on the sides and the bottom of the glass. All the
medicines are in the water.
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What
temperature of water should I use to dissolve Alka-Seltzer
tablets?
The best temperature is room temperature.
Cold water will slow down dissolution and warm water
can make it foam excessively.
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What
should I do if the tablets don't fizz?
This is a sign that the tablets may
have started to break down. It is very likely that the
foil packet has a slight imperfection or pin hole which
has allowed moisture to come in contact with the tablets.
This may also cause the tablets to discolor and crumble.
Please be aware that the product will not be as effective.
Call 1-800-800-4793.
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How
long can I use Alka-Seltzer?
Please read and follow label directions.
In general, these products are not for use for more
than 10 consecutive days.
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Can
I use Alka-Seltzer products if I'm pregnant or
nursing?
As with any drug, if you are pregnant
or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional
before using any Alka-Seltzer product.
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Does
caffeine help fight headaches?
In addition to giving a burst of
energy, caffeine has been found to help relieve headaches.
In fact, the National Headache Foundation has found
that when caffeine is added to the common nonprescription
pain relievers, like aspirin, the pain relieving effect
is increased by 40%.
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Do
hangovers only result from nights of excessive drinking?
The symptoms commonly referred to
as a "hangover" aren't necessarily a result
of excessive drinking. For many people it can take no
more than a late night with one or two drinks to cause
minor aches and pains with fatigue or drowsiness the
next morning.
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Does
Alka-Seltzer Contain PPA (phenylpropanolamine)?
No. None of the Alka-Seltzer
formulas contain PPA (phenylpropanolamine).
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What
active ingredients does Alka-Seltzer Wake-Up Call!™
contain?
Each dose (2 tablets) of Alka-Seltzer
Wake-Up Call!™ contains a maximum strength pain
reliever (1000 mg of aspirin) to get rid of your pounding
headache and caffeine (130mg) to revive you.
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Where
can I buy Alka-Seltzer products?
The various Alka-Seltzer formulas
are available in most drug stores, food stores, mass
merchandisers and club stores. If you do not find them
on your local store shelf, ask the store manager to
order them for you. We have found that most stores make
their purchasing decisions based on consumer interest.
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How can I be sure that I
am getting the best price for my Alka-Seltzer?
Pricing varies from store to store.
As with any purchase, whether it be clothing, food,
or Alka-Seltzer products, it is recommended that
you watch for sales, money-saving coupons, and do some
comparison shopping for the best retail price in your
area.
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Why can't I find Alka-Seltzer Morning Relief™?
We no longer manufacture Alka-Seltzer Morning Relief™. However, please be sure to try our Alka-Selter Wake-Up Call!™. It provides the ideal combination of ingredients to quickly relieve morning headache and fatigue associated with a hangover.
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Did
Alka-Seltzer ever come in a glass container?
Alka-Seltzer used to be in glass
tubes, which were discontinued to reduce costs and
eliminate breakage problems in 1984.
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Who
composed Plop Plop Fizz Fizz?
Tom Dawes - Twin Star Music.
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What
is the History of Speedy Alka-Seltzer?
Radio Actor, Dick Beals was the voice
of Speedy Alka-Seltzer on our Alka-Seltzer
commercials. Speedy Alka-Seltzer was originally
known as Sparky, but the name was changed by a sales
manager, Perry L. Shupert, to reflect that year's promotional
theme, "Speedy Relief". The Speedy Alka-Seltzer
character was created at the Wade Ad Agency in 1951.
The original working model was 6 inches tall and sculpted
by Duke Russell. It appeared in more than 200 commercials
over a 10 year period from 1954-1964. In 1955 a vinyl
Speedy Alka-Seltzer doll was created.
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