Generic name: aspirin
Alka-Seltzer is used to treat heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and certain aches and pains. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to the analgesic and antacid combination. The analgesic (Aspirin) suppresses certain chemical processes in the body, which cause inflammation and pain. The antacid is a neutralizer of stomach acid. It also relieves the symptoms.