Alka-Seltzer is not the same as Tums although they are similar and both are used to treat acid problems in the stomach as well as indigestion, heartburn, stomach upset etc.
Tums and Alka-Seltzer do the same thing although Tums and Alka-Seltzer differ in their primary ingredients.
Both Tums and Alka-Seltzer treat acid problems and heartburn and indigestion.
However Tums contains calcium carbonate and Alka-Seltzer contains sodium bicarbonate which is also called baking soda.
Both Tums and Alka-Seltzer are antacids that neutralize stomach acid to relieve symptoms.
The symptoms that Alka-Selter treats are acid reflux and indigestion, upset stomach and heartburn and symptoms caused by too much acid in your stomach.
The medicine Alka-Seltzer is a type of antacid medication that lowers the amount of acid in your stomach.
Alka-Seltzer is a medication that is used to treat symptoms such as indigestion, upset stomach and heartburn and symptoms caused by too much acid in your stomach.
Alka-Seltzer is a combination of 3 different medications and ingredients which include aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and anhydrous citric acid.
Alka-Seltzer is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.
The medicine Alka-Seltzer dissolves fast and goes to work instantly, neutralizing acid on contact.
People who should not take Alka-Seltzer without first discussing with their doctor are people that have breathing problems (such as asthma, emphysema), diabetes, glaucoma, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver disease, seizures, stomach/intestinal problems (such as blockage, constipation.
The reason Alka-Seltzer fizzes and explodes in water is a result of the acid and the baking soda reacting.
Alka-Seltzer contains citric acid and sodium bicarbonate which is baking soda that react with each other and causes the fizz.
Alka Seltzer Original contains 324mg of aspirin, which is the equivalent of a full-dose aspirin tablet.
Taking Alka-Seltzer daily is not recommended as taking Alka-Seltzer on a regular basis can lead to stomach ulcers and bleeding.