Sodium Bicarbonate Information

Sodium Bicarbonate is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Acidity. Secondary and off-label uses of Sodium Bicarbonate have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Sodium Bicarbonate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Sodium Bicarbonate are Loss of appetite, Muscle Ache, Altered taste. Some other side effects of Sodium Bicarbonate have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Sodium Bicarbonate normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Sodium Bicarbonate's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Sodium Bicarbonate related warnings talks about Sodium Bicarbonate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sodium Bicarbonate contraindications section.

Additionally, Sodium Bicarbonate may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sodium Bicarbonate is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Sodium Bicarbonate Benefits & Uses
Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage & How to Take
Sodium Bicarbonate Side Effects
Sodium Bicarbonate Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Sodium Bicarbonate with Other Drugs
Sodium Bicarbonate Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Sodium Bicarbonate Benefits & Uses

Sodium Bicarbonate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)

Other Benefits

Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)

Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Acidity Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1000 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Sodium Bicarbonate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sodium Bicarbonate is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Edema

Mild

पेट की गैस
Headache
Nausea or vomiting

Common

Loss of appetite
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Altered taste

Unknown

Belching

Sodium Bicarbonate Related Warnings

Is the use of Sodium Bicarbonate safe for pregnant women?

Sodium Bicarbonate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Sodium Bicarbonate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Sodium Bicarbonate safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Sodium Bicarbonate may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Sodium Bicarbonate should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Sodium Bicarbonate on the Kidneys?

Sodium Bicarbonate rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sodium Bicarbonate on the Liver?

Sodium Bicarbonate is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sodium Bicarbonate on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Sodium Bicarbonate for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sodium Bicarbonate with Other Drugs

Sodium Bicarbonate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Quinidine

Moderate

Aspirin

Atropine

Bosentan

Mild

Calcium Carbonate

Pseudoephedrine

Sodium Bicarbonate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sodium Bicarbonate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Abdominal Pain
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Sodium Bicarbonate

Is this Sodium Bicarbonate habit forming or addictive?

Sodium Bicarbonate is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Sodium Bicarbonate does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Sodium Bicarbonate is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Sodium Bicarbonate for mental disorders.

No

Sodium Bicarbonate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sodium Bicarbonate

It is safe to take Sodium Bicarbonate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sodium Bicarbonate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sodium Bicarbonate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown