How does Alka Seltzer work?

Answer 1

It's a base (or alkaline). It has sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) which neutralizes the acids in your stomach. For example, the normal acidity level for a stomach would be between 1.8 - 2 because our stomach's are naturally vary acidic. pH levels fall between 0 and 14. If something is neutral (like water) it would be in the middle of the scale at 7. A base (alkaline) is anything with a number over seven (like chalk), and an acid is anything under 7 (lemon juice, hydrochloric acid). If you consume something that is more basic (a base) it will neutralize the excess acid that your stomach has produced. Some Alka Seltzer has a little aspirin mixed in to aid in suppressing other symptoms that accompany a cold.

Answer 2

Alka-Seltzer works by releasing carbon dioxide gas when it comes into contact with water, which helps to reduce stomach discomfort by helping to break down and neutralize excess stomach acid. The effervescent action also helps to ease gas and bloating.

Answer 3

In my experience, it usually takes around 30 minutes for you to fully feel that it is working.

Answer 4

Alka-Seltzer is used for upset stomach, acid indigestion and headache.

Answer 5

the opposite of an acid is a base. Bases are bad to biological things and good to metal. Acids are bad to metals and good to biological things. So you want acids in your stomach

Answer 6

people on here need to stop being lazy and answer the questions. this is not fair to the people that need these questions immediately.

Answer 7

They say that you can take Alka Seltzer every four hours, if needed. That means the product should last about that long.