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Brand of Sodium Bicarbonate
SODIUM BICARBONATE BP, NUMARK SODIUM BICARBONATE BP, BOOTS SODIUM BICARBONATE BP is a brand name for Sodium Bicarbonate. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: 1. For use as an antacid for the symptomatic relief of dyspepsia. 2. As an external lotion for the relief of the symptoms of insect bites and sunburn.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
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Oral:
For the relief of the symptoms of dyspepsia, heartburn and indigestion: Adults, the elderly and children aged 12 years and over: Take 1 to 5 g in water 4 to 6 hourly as required. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. 2.
Cutaneous:
As an external lotion: Dissolve one 5 ml spoonful in a pint of warn water. Apply with lint or cotton wool.
Administration by mouth can cause stomach cramps and flatulence. This medicine may cause abdominal cramps and flatulence. Excessive administration may lead to metabolic alkalosis, especially in patients with impaired renal function. 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. uk.
Keep all medicines away from children. Caution should be exercised in patients who are on Sodium restricted diets and those with cardiac disease, hypertension, renal or hepatic impairment. 02g sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each 5ml spoonful of sodium bicarbonate.
This is equivalent to 51% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g for an adult. A physician should be consulted if the patient is receiving other medications before taking this product. If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Contraindicated in patients with metabolic or respiratory alkalosis, hypocalcaemia, or hypochlorhydria. Not to be taken by children under 12 years old. 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.
Hypersensitivity to sodium bicarbonate.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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