SODIUM BICARBONATE

Sodium Bicarbonate is an antacid that neutralises gastric acid and raises the pH of gastric contents. It is indicated for indigestion. The medication received U.S. FDA approval on February 27, 2006.

Sodium bicarbonate is used as an alkalinizing agent in treating ingestion, heartburn, metabolic acidosis, severe diarrhea, and acidity.

Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet: Take the Sodium Bicarbonate as your physician advises. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop. Sodium Bicarbonate Injection: Sodium Bicarbonate will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered in muscle or vein (intravenous). Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors. Sodium Bicarbonate Powder/sachet: Take the Sodium Bicarbonate as your physician advises. Follow the instructions provided by your healthcare professional. Typically, the powder/sachet is dissolved in water and taken orally. It is important to measure the correct dosage and mix it thoroughly before drinking. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop. Sodium Bicarbonate Syrup Take the Sodium Bicarbonate as your physician advises. Follow the instructions provided by your healthcare professional. Typically, the syrup is taken orally. It is important to measure the correct dosage and mix it thoroughly before drinking. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.

The most common side effects of Sodium Bicarbonate are low potassium levels (resulting in muscle twitching and weakness), low blood sugar, high sodium levels (causing increased thirst and urination), acidosis (increased breathing rate), increased blood volume, low calcium levels (muscle contractions), swelling and bleeding, stomach cramps, increased blood pressure, increased potassium in the blood, fluid retention in the lungs. Serious side effects while taking Sodium Bicarbonate are allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin).

Sodium Bicarbonate should not be consumed if you are allergic to Sodium Bicarbonate or any of its ingredients in the medication. Do not use this injection if you have hypoventilation (slow or shallow breathing), certain blood abnormalities, kidney stones, high blood pressure, high levels of alkali in blood, low levels of calcium, kidney or liver, or heart failure, or if you experience fluid retention.

It is important to inform your doctor about these conditions before starting the treatment. During the treatment with this medicine, your healthcare provider may regularly monitor your blood acid levels. Notify your doctor if you are on a low-salt or salt-free diet or intolerant to sucrose, as it contains a small amount of sucrose present in the medication. Before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.

Patients with liver, heart, or kidney disease should use Sodium Bicarbonate with caution and inform their doctor of all underlying medical conditions. Do not discontinue the medicine without medical advice. Do not take a double dose to compensate for a missed dose. Do not breastfeed while taking Sodium Bicarbonate unless your doctor advises otherwise. Report any serious side effects to your doctor. Your doctor will determine if dose adjustments are necessary. Contact your doctor for further information. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine. Do not store above 25°C. Check the expiry date before use.

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