2006-11-13 01:03:54 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
"Made by the U.S.-based Miles Laboratories, Alka-Seltzer is a combination of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and citric acid, designed to treat pain and simultaneously neutralize excess stomach acid (the "Alka" being derived from the word "alkali"). It is provided in the form of large effervescent tablets, about 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter, which are dissolved (two at a time for the usual adult dosage) in a glass of water. As the tablets dissolve, the acid and bicarbonate react vigorously producing carbon dioxide gas (hence the "Seltzer"), which also produces enough agitation to allow the active ingredients to dissolve readily. The patient then ingests the resulting solution."
2006-11-13 01:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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what is an alka-seltzer tablet? what does it actually do and used for?
2015-08-18 13:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is buffered Asprin. It is used for upset stomach and general body pain. Needs to be dissolved in water completely.
2006-11-13 01:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by pppersephone06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋