How Do I Store or Throw Out Alka-Seltzer?

Whether you’re using Alka-Seltzer to tackle indigestion or clean your coffee machine, it’s important to remember that it’s a medicine that needs to be handled correctly.

Make sure you store it at room temperature and avoid any direct heat. You should also make sure all drugs are kept in a safe place, out of the reach of children and pets.

Don’t be tempted to keep drugs that you won’t use or have already expired. In some cases, medicines that are beyond their expiry date can be dangerous! Don’t assume that it’s okay to flush them down the toilet either; ask your pharmacist about the best way to dispose of old drugs.

As long as you handle and store it safely, Alka-Seltzer is a great addition to your medicine cupboard. Those tablets won’t just ease your headache; they can even remove the headache from lots of household jobs!