Alka Seltzer Relaunched As Alka Seltzer Plus
January 9th, 2009

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Alka Seltzer is the name of a medicine brand which is owned by the German Bayer Corporation and is mostly taken by patients suffering from headache, indigestion or severe hangover. It has a salt (Sodium Bicarbonate) which allows for the treatment of allergies like mild Acidosis of blood. Its components are Aspirin, Baking Soda, and Citric Acid. It is designed to fight pain and also neutralize excessive acid in the stomach. It is available in the form of tablets which can be taken after dissolving them into water. The dosage should be according to the information provided on the back side of the medicine pack.

The product was in great demand in US in the beginning of the mass media era. At that time it was touted as a cure-all for pain. Later regulation of Aspirin, which is a powerful drug and should not be taken by children, and which is also associated with Reye's syndrome, has dictated that Alka Seltzer no longer be marketed in the same fashion.

In late 2005, Alka Seltzer was relaunched with a new name: Alka Seltzer Plus.
Alka Seltzer Plus is recommended to patients suffering from a cold or the flu. It is available in a number of formulas from which the patient may choose according to his condition.

Various uses of Alka Seltzer and Alka Seltzer Plus.

The various uses of Alka Seltzer Plus are:

- Relief from nasal congestion, running nose, headaches, sneezing, and pain in body.
- For head and body aches Alka Seltzer Plus liquid gels are used.
- For throat pain and fever Alka Seltzer Plus Sparkling Original is used.
- To get a faster relief Alka Seltzer Plus Regular Seltzer should be taken regularly.
- For cold with cough Alka Seltzer Cold and Cough effervescent or Alka Selter Plus cold and cough liquid gels are advised.

Alka-Seltzer relieves acid indigestion quickly. It quickly breaks down in your body and dissolves randomly, which results in fast relief.

Its various uses and related medicines:

- For acid indigestion, pain and heart burn Alka Seltzer is taken.
- Alka Seltzer Heartburn Relief is taken for severe heartburn.
- For headache relief and quick energy Alka Seltzer Morning Relief is taken.
- For relief in heartburn, indigestion, and pain Alka Seltzer extra strength is taken.

Side effects of Alka Seltzer

The common side effects of Alka Seltzer are excessive acid secretion from the stomach or irritation in the stomach or intestines, stomach cramps, and heartburns. All these are mild.

Rare side effects

Severe bronchospasm, severe impacted stool, severe redness of skin, severe hepatitis, severe itching, rashes and wheezing can be caused by the drug.

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