The best temperature is room temperature. Cold water will slow down the dissolution and warm water can make the product foam excessively. If the effervescent formulas were placed in hot water, they would fizz so much that it would overflow out of the cup. With hot temperatures of water, the tablets will not sink to the bottom of the liquid but will rather float on top. Although the liquid may appear to be bubbling over the glass, the tablets are not dissolving in the most efficient way.

It dissolves better in tap water because it does not contain other compounds like other liquids do.(For example, because milk contains compounds such as water, protein, fat, etc., Alka-Seltzer Plus® would take longer to dissolve) Back to top See similar questions...

The best temperature is room temperature. Cold water will slow down dissolution and warm water can make it foam excessively. See similar questions...

We do not recommend anything but water. While the tablets will dissolve in other liquids, the time to full dissolution will change. Also, efficacy and safety have not been established when these products are dissolved in anything but water. See similar questions...

Discontinue use and consult a physician if pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days or if fever gets worse or lasts for more than 3 days Back to top See similar questions...

We do not recommend using our products after they expire. We recommend that you discard any expired Alka-Seltzer Plus® product. It will not be harmful if ingested, but it may not be as effective in relieving your symptoms. See similar questions...

with any medication, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a child, contact your doctor before using this product. Back to top See similar questions...

This product is recommended to be taken at bedtime, as it may cause marked drowsiness. If you will be home and able to rest, then it may be taken during the day. Back to top See similar questions...

Alka-Seltzer Plus® Flu effervescent is the only product that contains aspirin. This formula contains 500mg of aspirin plus an antihistamine and a cough suppressant Back to top See similar questions...

The following provides an easy reference regarding the types of ingredients used in Alka-Seltzer Plus® and their purpose. See similar questions...

That depends upon the formula. The Alka-Seltzer Plus® formulas that contain an antihistamine to relieve your runny nose and sneezing may cause drowsiness. Unlike the Alka-Seltzer Plus® Night-Time Cold formula, which relieves your symptoms to help you sleep without alcohol, the other Alka-Seltzer Plus® formulas are not intended to cause drowsiness. Drowsiness however, is a possible side effect of those products that contain an antihistamine. See similar questions...

this time, all of our products contain the nasal decongestant Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. We are no longer manufacturing products with Pseudoephedrine. This ingredient was removed from formulations in 2006. Back to top See similar questions...

Liquid-Gels: On the lower edge of the back carton, you will see two down arrows. The back carton flap is designed to lift up and away from the box to provide the remaining information needed. This is where the dosage directions can be found. Please note that the information in blue (on the left) pertains to our Day Cold formula while information in green (on the right) pertains to the Night Cold formula. To view the directions on-line, please visit our product page. See similar questions...

No. Minor's Bases blend readily with other ingredients such as sour cream, mayonnaise or salad dressings, beaten eggs, vegetables oil or melted fat, water and other liquids. See similar questions...

The hardness of the tablets depends on the delicacy of the lactose, the binding agent and the pressure when making the tablets. The finer the lactose is ground and the greater the pressure, the harder the tablets will become. The hardness is, therefore, not in itself a sign of quality or lack of it. The harder the tablets are pressed the longer they will last. See similar questions...

Emerald Balance is full of beneficial fiber, not only from fruits, vegetables and herbs, but also from soluble oat fiber and bamboo-all of which are critical to intestinal health. The particle sizes vary, which is why you may find it settles in your glass. This is less noticeable in a smoothie or after whirling in the blender for a few minutes. See similar questions...