So you’ve got your box. Now, how do you get the most out of this effervescent ally? A few insider tricks can turn a mediocre fizz into a premium experience.
Temperature matters. Use cold water—ideally refrigerated. It makes the fizz last longer and the taste less medicinal. Warm water accelerates the reaction, killing the bubble show and making it taste flat and weird.
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Don’t gulp it. Sip it over five to ten minutes. Sipping allows the antacid to coat your stomach more gradually, and the decongestant to absorb steadily. Gulping is for water after a run, not for medicine.
Wait one hour before lying down. This is crucial. If you recline immediately, the solution can splash up into your lower esophagus, causing heartburn. Sit upright, watch a rerun of The Office, and let gravity do its work.
