SODIUM BICARBONATE

Posology Adults Dyspepsia: 1g – 5g when required. Paediatric population Not recommended for use in this population. Method of administration Oral. To be swallowed whole (do not chew) with a drink of water.

Adverse reactions are listed by body system and by frequency, using the following convention: very common (≥ 1/10); common (≥ 1/100, < 1/10); uncommon (≥ 1/1000, < 1/100); rare (≥ 1/10,000, < 1/1,000); very rare (< 1/10,000), and not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).

System Organ Class Frequency Adverse reactions Gastrointestinal disorders Not known Stomach pain Flatulence Metabolism & nutrition disorders Not known Alkalosis (with prolonged use) Fluid retention* Hypokalamia (exacerbation of) Investigations Not known Increased blood pressure* Respiratory, thoracic & mediastinal disorders Not known Pulmonary oedema* *sodium supplements may cause these effects in those at risk Reporting of suspected adverse reactions: Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.

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Avoid in patients on salt restricted diets. Administer with caution in patients suffering from heart failure, hypertension, hepatic or renal impairment.

Warning:

Do not exceed the stated dose. Prolonged use should be avoided. Caution advised in elderly patients. Although a reduction of the normal adult dose is not considered necessary, sodium retention could occur if there is concomitant impaired cardiac or renal function.

85% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g sodium for an adult. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need 2 or more capsules daily for a prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.

85% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. The maximum daily dose of this product is equivalent to 68% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake for sodium. Sodium bicarbonate is considered high in sodium. This should be particularly taken into account for those on a low salt diet.

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