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It is used to neutralize the stomach because alka seltzer is a acid and when a acid and base are used together they neutralize each other.

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It is used to neutralize the stomach because alka seltzer is a acid and when a acid and base are used together they neutralize each other.

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A large part of its inactive ingredient is sodium bicarbonate, which neutralizes acid.

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It neutralizes excess stomach acid.

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