SODIUM BICARBONATE BP

Posology: 1)For the relief of the symptoms of dyspepsia, heartburn and indigestion Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: One level 5ml spoonful dissolved in warm water, to be taken up to 4 times a day. Not to be taken by children under 12 years old.

2)To use externally as a lotion: Dissolve one 5ml spoonful in a pint of warm water. Apply with lint or cotton wool. Method of administration 1)Oral. 2)Cutaneous.

Administration by mouth can cause stomach cramps and flatulence. Additional undesirable effects associated with oral use of sodium bicarbonate include possible increase in blood pressure, exacerbation of hyperkalaemia, and fluid retention and pulmonary oedema may be caused in those at risk.

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. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via Yellow Card Scheme.

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Keep all medicines away from children. Sodium bicarbonate should be avoided in patients on a restricted sodium diet.

For oral use:

Contraindicated in patients with metabolic or respiratory alkalosis, hypocalcaemia, or hypochlorhydria. It should be used with extreme caution in patients with congestive heart failure, renal impairment, cirrhosis of the liver, or hypertension, or to patients receiving corticosteroids.

Not to be taken by children under 12 years old. Hypersensitivity to sodium bicarbonate