 alka-seltzer is an effervescent antacid and pain reliever first marketed by the dr. miles medicine company. it was developed by maurice treneer, head chemist at miles, in elkhart, indiana.origin of everyday things by think books (editor), sterling publishing company, inc., nov 28, 2006 page 12. retrieved october 21st, 2012google books, sold on radio: advertisers in the golden age of broadcasting by jim cox pp 197-199 isbn 978-0-7864-3391-9 may 23, 2008 alka-seltzer is marketed for relief of minor aches, pains, inflammation, fever, headache, heartburn, sour stomach, indigestion, and hangovers, while neutralizing excess stomach acid.google books sold on radio: advertisers in the golden age of broadcasting by jim cox pp 197-199 isbn 978-0-7864-3391-9 may 23, 2008 it was launched in 1931.the book of answers: the new york public library telephone reference service's most unusual and entertaining questions by barbara berliner, melinda corey, george ochoa. simon and schuster, 1992 a spin-off of alka-seltzer made to relieve colds and flu, alka-seltze
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