Sodium bicarbonate is a remedy for overcome acidosis metabolic, urine that is too acidic, and excess stomach acid. This drug works by breaking down sodium and bicarbonate in water to form an acid-neutralizing alkaline.
Sodium bicarbonate is available in tablet and injectable form. Besides being used as an acid neutralizer, sodium bicarbonate is also used as an ingredient for cooking and is known as baking soda or baking soda.
Sodium bicarbonate trademark: Sodium Bicarbonate and Meylon 84-BP.
What's that Sodium Bicarbonate
| group | Urine pH-altering electrolytesalkalinizing agent) and antacids |
| Category | Prescription drugs |
| Benefit | Neutralizes excess blood acid, neutralizes urine that is too acidic, and neutralizes excess stomach acid. |
| Consumed by | Mature |
| Sodium Bicarbonate for pregnant and lactating women | Category C: Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. It is not known whether sodium bicarbonate is absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | 500 mg tablets and 8.4% injectable liquid |
WarningBefore Using Sodium Bicarbonate
There are several things you need to pay attention to before using sodium bicarbonate, including:
- Do not use this medication if you have an allergy to sodium bicarbonate.
- Do not use this medication if you are on a low-salt diet, as it contains sodium (salt).
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially if you have ever had heart failure, bleeding from the intestine, appendix, or peptic ulcer, and have hypertension, kidney problems, liver disease, hypocalcemia, hypernatremia, or leg edema.
- Tell your doctor which medications, supplements, and herbal products you are taking.
- Do not give this medicine to children and the elderly. Sodium bicarbonate for children or the elderly should only be consumed under a doctor's prescription.
- If you have an allergic drug reaction or overdose after using sodium bicarbonate, see a doctor immediately.
Dosage and Instructions for Use Sodium Bicarbonate
The dosage of sodium bicarbonate in tablet form varies from patient to patient. The dose and duration of drug use will be adjusted to the patient's condition. The following are common doses of sodium bicarbonate:
Condition: Chronic metabolic acidosis
- Mature: 4.8 g sodium bicarbonate, dose may be increased per day as needed.
Condition: Alkalinization of urine to prevent the occurrence of kidney stones due to uric acid
- Mature: Maximum dose 10 g per day in separate doses
Condition: Gastric pains
- Mature: 1–5 g dissolved in a glass of water
To overcome the condition of severe blood acid buildup, the doctor will give sodium bicarbonate which is put in an injection or IV fluid. The dose of the drug, the dilution dose, and the route of administration will be determined by the doctor.
How to Consume Sodium Bicarbonate correctly
Use sodium bicarbonate according to the directions on the package or doctor's instructions. There are sodium bicarbonate tablets that need to be dissolved in a glass of water before drinking, there are also tablets that can be swallowed directly with the help of a glass of water.
If using sodium bicarbonate as an ulcer medication, take this drug 1-2 hours after eating. When used to treat other conditions, this drug can be taken directly or with food. Do not take the drug when the stomach is full of food.
Do not ingest sodium bicarbonate with milk or dairy products. Do not use sodium bicarbonate for more than 2 weeks or give this medicine to a child under 12 years of age, unless directed by a doctor. If your symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.
If you forget to take sodium bicarbonate, take it immediately if the distance to the next dose is not too close. When it is close, ignore and do not double the dose.
Store the medicine at room temperature in a dry place, away from heat, humid conditions, or direct sunlight. Keep medicine out of reach of children.
Interaction of Sodium Bicarbonate with Other Drugs
Sodium bicarbonate can cause drug interactions when used with other medicines, including:
- Increased levels of memantine and digoxin
- Decreased levels of certain antibiotics, such as doxycycline and tetracycline
- Increased risk of changes in the acidity of the urine so that there is a risk of crystals and stones forming if ciprofloxacin is used
- Enhanced toxic effects of amphetamine, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, flecainide, quinidine and quinine
- Decreased effectiveness of ampicillin, aspirin, atazanavir, dolutegravir, selpervatinib, chlorpropamide, lithium, pazopanib, sucralfate, iron supplements, salicylates, and azole antifungal drugs, such as ketoconazole and fluconazole
Side Effects and Dangers Sodium Bicarbonate
Potential side effects after using sodium bicarbonate include:
- Nauseous
- Thirsty
- Bloated
- stomach cramps
If the above side effects do not improve or get worse, stop taking the drug and consult a doctor. You also need to see a doctor immediately if you experience serious side effects in the form of an allergic drug reaction and the following side effects:
- Drastic weight gain
- Swelling in the hands, ankles, or soles of the feet
- Chest hurts
- Severe headache
- Loss of appetite
- Weak
- Increased frequency of urination
- Vomiting blood, bloody urine, or bloody or black stools
- Mood or mental changes, such as being absent-minded, irritable, or having memory problems