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SAINSBURYS HEALTHCARE is a brand name for Sodium Bicarbonate. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: This product is recommended for symptomatic relief of upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion and biliousness and as a laxative.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Dosage:
Adults Upset stomach, heartburn, indigestion and biliousness; Take 1 or 2 teaspoonfuls in a glass of water.
As a laxative:
Take two teaspoonfuls in a glass of water before breakfast or at bedtime. Childrens dosage Not suitable for children under 3 years old. For children over 3 years old reduce the dose appropriately depending on size and age. Method of administration: oral after addition to water.
Colic, diarrhoea, belching; Frequent or prolonged use in patients with severe renal dysfuntion may lead to alkalosis and hypermagnesaemia and hypocalcaemia. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard.
Because of the sodium content, frequent use by patients on a low sodium diet should be avoided. This includes patients with hypertension and cardiac and renal dysfunction. Because of the sucrose content, diabetics should use with caution.
If a laxative is needed every day, or there is persistent abdominal pain, or if symptoms persist consult your doctor. Not suitable for children under 3 years old. Keep out of the reach of children. Caution should be taken in pregnancy and in the elderly and debilitated.
Avoid prolonged use.
Do not use in children under 3 years old. Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Do not use in patients with acute gastrointestinal conditions.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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