Sodium bicarbonate: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Uses

What is sodium bicarbonate used for?

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid drug used to relieve stomach ulcers and indigestion. Sodium, which is generally in tablet and powder form, can also be referred to as baking soda. Your doctor may prescribe sodium bicarbonate to reduce the level of acid in your blood or urine related to certain health conditions.

How to use

How do you use sodium bicarbonate?

Baking soda is available in tablet and powder form which is used by mouth. Sodium bicarbonate is taken one to four times a day, depending on usage needs.

Follow the directions on the prescription label and ask your doctor or pharmacist for how to use it more details. Use sodium bicarbonate as prescribed by your doctor. Don't take more. less or more often than prescribed by your doctor.

If you are using sodium bicarbonate as an antacid, generally take it 1 to 2 hours after eating, with a full glass of water. If you are using sodium bicarbonate for any other reason, it may be taken with or without food. Don't take baking soda when it's too full.

Dissolve baking soda in 120 milliliters. Measure the powder dosage carefully with a special measuring spoon.

Do not use sodium bicarbonate for more than 2 weeks unless your doctor prescribes it. If your health condition after using sodium bicarbonate does not improve, please contact your doctor. Do not give sodium bicarbonate to children under 12 years of age.

How do I store sodium bicarbonate?

Store the medicine at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom and freeze medication. Medicines under different brands may have different storage methods. Check the product box for instructions on how to store it, or ask the pharmacist. Stay away from children and pets.

It is forbidden to flush the medicine in the toilet or throw it into the drain if not told to. Properly discard this product if it is past the deadline or is no longer needed. Consult a pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more in-depth details on how to safely dispose of the product.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the sodium carbonate dosage for adults?

Dosage of sodium bicarbonate to relieve heartburn and gastric acid :

• Adults and teenagers: use 4 to 10 grams (1 to 2 ½ teaspoons) in a glass of cold water after meals. However, you shouldn't drink more than 19.5 grams (5 teaspoons) a day.
• Children 6 to 12 years of age: use 1 to 1.9 grams (¼ to ½ teaspoon) in a glass of cold water after meals.

Dosage of tablets to relieve heartburn and stomach acid:

• Adults and teenagers use 325 milligrams (mg) to 2 grams, 1-4 times a day.
• Children 6 to 12 years of age: use 520 mg. The dose can be repeated in thirty minutes.

What is the dosage of this medicine for children?

There is no provision for the dosage of baking soda for children. This medicine can be dangerous for children. It is important to understand the safety of drugs before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

In what preparations is this drug available?

Sodium bicarbonate is available in powder and tablet formations of 500 mg.

Side effects

What side effects can this drug cause?

• Feeling thirsty continuously
• Stomach cramps
• Pass gas or fart

If you have any of the following symptoms, stop taking sodium bicarbonate and contact your doctor immediately:

• Severe headache
• Nausea
• Vomit that resembles coffee grounds
• Loss of appetite
• Easy to get angry
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination
• Slow breathing
• Swelling of the feet or lower legs
• There is blood in the urine

Precautions and Warnings

What should be known before using baking soda?

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking other antacids, aspirin or benzodiazepine drugs, flecainide (Tambocor), iron, ketoconazole (Nizoral), lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid), methenamine (Hiprex, Urex), methotrexate, quinidine, antibiotics containing sulfa, tetracyclines (Sumycin), or vitamins. Take sodium bicarbonate at least 2 hours apart from other medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you have or have had high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, or if you have recently had bleeding in your stomach or intestines.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking sodium bicarbonate, call your doctor.

Is baking soda safe for pregnant women?

There is no adequate research on the risks of using sodium bicarbonate in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category D (there is evidence of risk) according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States, or the equivalent of the POM in Indonesia.

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

There have not been adequate studies in women to determine the risk of the baby when the mother uses this medicine during breastfeeding. Consider the benefits against the potential risks before taking this medicine while breastfeeding.

Interaction & Safety

What drugs may interact with sodium bicarbonate?

Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

Are there foods and drinks that interact with baking soda?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with baking soda?

Some of the health conditions that may interact with the drug diclofenac are:

• Anemia
• Bleeding problems
• Congenital heart failure
• Edema (fluid retention)
• Heart attack
• Heart disease
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Kidney illness
• Porphyria (blood disorder)
• Gastric ulcers or bleeding
• Stroke, history of disease
• Asthma

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Symptoms of a baking soda overdose are:

• Nausea
• Gag
• Stomach ache
• Bloody or black stools
• Vomits a substance that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds
• Sleepy
• Irregular or slow breathing,
• Loss of consciousness

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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