Acetaminophen, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Citric Acid (Systemic)

Brand Names : Bromo-Seltzer

Category

• Analgesic-antacid

Description

Acetaminophen, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen, SOE-dee-um bi-KAR-boe-nate, and SI-trik AS-id) combination is used to relieve pain occurring together with heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. The acetaminophen in this combination medicine is the pain reliever. The sodium bicarbonate in this medicine is an antacid. It neutralizes stomach acid by combining with it to form a new substance that is not an acid.

This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper dose for your medical condition.

Acetaminophen, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid combination is available in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Effervescent granules (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Bromo-Seltzer

† Not commercially available in Canada.