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# FDA Safety Alert on Certain OTC Antacid Products
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-safety-alert-on-certain-otc-antacid-products/
- Published: 2016-06-06T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T21:07:37.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Drugs, #legacy-id-D5135843

FDA has issued a [drug safety alert](http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm504328.htm?ref=fdaweb.com) to warn consumers about the risk of serious bleeding when using over-the-counter, aspirin-containing antacid products to treat heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, or upset stomach. “These widely used products already contain [warnings](http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm149573.htm?ref=fdaweb.com) about this bleeding risk on their labels; however, we are continuing to receive reports of this serious safety issue,” the alert says. “As a result, we will continue to evaluate this safety concern and plan to convene an advisory committee of external experts to provide input regarding whether additional FDA actions are needed.” The agency notes that many other products for these conditions are available that do not contain aspirin. OTC aspirin-antacid products are sold under various trade names, including Alka-Seltzer Original, Bromo Seltzer, Medique Medi Seltzer, Picot Plus Effervescent, Vida Mia Pain Relief, Winco Foods Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief, and Zee-Seltzer Antacid and Pain Reliever. Generic products are also available.