Aspirin, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Citric Acid (Systemic)
Brand Names : Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid, Flavored Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid, acetylsalicylic acid, ASA
Category- Analgesic-antacid
- Platelet aggregation inhibitor
DescriptionAspirin, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid
(AS-pir-in, SOE-dee-um bye-KAR-boe-nate,
and SI-trik AS-id) combination is used to relieve pain occurring
together with heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion.
The aspirin in this combination is the pain reliever. Aspirin belongs to
the group of medicines known as salicylates (sa-LISS-ih-lates)
and to the group of medicines known as anti-inflammatory
analgesics. 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.
Aspirin, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid combination may also be used
to lessen the chance of heart attack, stroke, or other problems that may occur
when a blood vessel is blocked by blood clots. The aspirin in this medicine
helps prevent dangerous blood clots from forming. However, this effect of
aspirin may increase the chance of serious bleeding in some people. Therefore,
aspirin should be used for this purpose only when your doctor decides, after
studying your medical condition and history, that the danger of blood clots
is greater than the risk of bleeding. Do not take aspirin
to prevent blood clots or a heart attack unless it has been ordered by your
doctor
.
This combination medicine is available without a prescription. However,
your doctor may have special instructions on the proper dose for your medical
condition.
Aspirin, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid combination is available in
the following dosage form:
Oral
-
Effervescent tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid
- Flavored Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid
In Canada -
- Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid
- Flavored Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid
Other commonly used names for aspirin are acetylsalicylic acid
and ASA
. Because
Aspirin is a brand name in Canada, ASA is the term that commonly appears on
Canadian product labels.
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