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Indications/Uses
This medicine is used for the relief of hyperacidity, dyspepsia and heartburn.
Dosage/Direction for Use
This medicine is taken orally (by mouth), 3 times a day 1-2 hours after meals with a full glass of water. (See table.)
Do not take on an overly full stomach.
Do not use for more than 2 weeks unless prescribed by a doctor.
Or as prescribed by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If the patient missed a dose, just take the next dose if still needed for the condition being treated and the subsequent doses at the recommended time or schedule.
Do not double the dose.
Do not use for more than 2 weeks unless prescribed by a doctor.
Or as prescribed by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If the patient missed a dose, just take the next dose if still needed for the condition being treated and the subsequent doses at the recommended time or schedule.
Do not double the dose.
Overdosage
Signs and Symptoms of Overdosage: Sodium Bicarbonate overdosage results in metabolic alkalosis manifested by hyperirritability and/or tetany (severe muscle cramps).
If the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a doctor immediately.
If the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a doctor immediately.
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1-2 hr after meals w/ a full glass of water.
Contraindications
If the patient is allergic to Sodium Bicarbonate or any ingredient in the product.
If the patient has edematous sodium-retaining conditions such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, kidney failure, edema (fluid retention), or liver cirrhosis.
If the patient is on a restricted sodium diet since Sodium Bicarbonate increases the amount of sodium in the body.
If the patient has trouble or pain swallowing food, have bloody or black stools or if the patient is vomiting blood. These may be due to a serious condition and require consultation with the doctor.
If the patient has edematous sodium-retaining conditions such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, kidney failure, edema (fluid retention), or liver cirrhosis.
If the patient is on a restricted sodium diet since Sodium Bicarbonate increases the amount of sodium in the body.
If the patient has trouble or pain swallowing food, have bloody or black stools or if the patient is vomiting blood. These may be due to a serious condition and require consultation with the doctor.
Special Precautions
Do not take more than the recommended dose and duration of treatment.
Consult the Doctor: Tell the doctor before use if: The patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
The patient has ever had high blood pressure, congestive heart failure or kidney disease.
The patient recently had stomach or intestinal bleeding.
Tell the doctor if the patient experienced severe symptoms of: Stomach cramps, Increased thirst, Gassiness.
Stop the use of Sodium Bicarbonate and tell the doctor immediately if: The patient's condition does not improve or worsens.
The patient experiences severe headache, upset stomach, loss of appetite, irritability, weakness, frequent urge to urinate, slow breathing, and swelling of feet or lower legs.
The patient has blood in the urine and vomit that resembles coffee grounds.
The patient has bloody, black or tarry stools.
Consult the Doctor: Tell the doctor before use if: The patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
The patient has ever had high blood pressure, congestive heart failure or kidney disease.
The patient recently had stomach or intestinal bleeding.
Tell the doctor if the patient experienced severe symptoms of: Stomach cramps, Increased thirst, Gassiness.
Stop the use of Sodium Bicarbonate and tell the doctor immediately if: The patient's condition does not improve or worsens.
The patient experiences severe headache, upset stomach, loss of appetite, irritability, weakness, frequent urge to urinate, slow breathing, and swelling of feet or lower legs.
The patient has blood in the urine and vomit that resembles coffee grounds.
The patient has bloody, black or tarry stools.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Tell the doctor before use if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
Adverse Reactions
Abdominal distention, belching, flatulence (gassiness).
Metabolic alkalosis (a serious disturbance characterized by an alkaline status of the body) may occur when given in large doses or in patients with impaired kidney function.
Milk-alkali syndrome characterized by hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood), and anorexia (loss of appetite) has been reported with chronic administration of Bicarbonate with milk or calcium.
Patients with low blood calcium levels may experience tetany when given Sodium Bicarbonate.
Sodium overload.
Metabolic alkalosis (a serious disturbance characterized by an alkaline status of the body) may occur when given in large doses or in patients with impaired kidney function.
Milk-alkali syndrome characterized by hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood), and anorexia (loss of appetite) has been reported with chronic administration of Bicarbonate with milk or calcium.
Patients with low blood calcium levels may experience tetany when given Sodium Bicarbonate.
Sodium overload.
Drug Interactions
Tell the doctor what medicines the patient is taking before using Sodium Bicarbonate.
Chronic administration with milk or calcium may cause the milk-alkali syndrome.
Urinary excretion of flecainide, mecamylamine, quinidine, sympathomimetics, anorexiants are markedly decreased in patients whose urine is alkalinized by Sodium Bicarbonate possibly resulting in increased toxic effects.
Urinary excretion of chlorpropamide, lithium, methotrexate, salicylates, tetracyclines are reduced due to alkalinization of urine possibly resulting in decreased effect.
Absorption of Naproxen may be increased when taken together with Sodium Bicarbonate.
Chronic administration with milk or calcium may cause the milk-alkali syndrome.
Urinary excretion of flecainide, mecamylamine, quinidine, sympathomimetics, anorexiants are markedly decreased in patients whose urine is alkalinized by Sodium Bicarbonate possibly resulting in increased toxic effects.
Urinary excretion of chlorpropamide, lithium, methotrexate, salicylates, tetracyclines are reduced due to alkalinization of urine possibly resulting in decreased effect.
Absorption of Naproxen may be increased when taken together with Sodium Bicarbonate.
Storage
Always keep container tightly closed.
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Action
These products contain Sodium Bicarbonate, an antacid.
MedsGo Class
Antacids, Antireflux Agents & Antiulcerants
Features
Brand
United Home Supracid
Full Details
Dosage Strength
325 mg
Drug Ingredients
- Bicarbonate
Drug Packaging
Tablet 1's
Generic Name
Sodium BiCarbonate
Dosage Form
Tablet
Registration Number
DRHR-540
Drug Classification
Over-The-Counter (OTC)