Sodium Bicarbonate Tablets

Sodium Bicarbonate Tablets- These medicine comes under the branding of “Bonate-1000” and belong to a group of medicines called alkalinizing agents used to correct the acid-alkaline balance in the body. This medicine is used to treat acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and stomach upset. It may also be prescribed to make the blood or urine less acidic in certain conditions.

Sodium Bicarbonate Tablets have the composition of ‘Sodium bicarbonate’, which helps neutralize the acidic pH in the stomach. Thereby,  this medicine helps to provide relief from acidity. This drug is a very quick-acting antacid that is used as an antacid to treat heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach and It should be used only for temporary relief.

Uses of Sodium Bicarbonate Tablets

• Reduces stomach acid
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Upset stomach
• Metabolic acidosis 
• Severe diarrhea
• Acidity
• Poisoning

Direction For Use

• Swallow this medicine as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet.
• Take the prescribed dose by mouth, without skipping the medicine. 
• Read the instructions that are written on the label of the medicine and follow them.
• Do not stop without informing your doctor after feeling well.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Keep away from the sunlight.

Precautions

• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact your doctor.
• This medicine is possibly unsafe for children without consulting a child specialist.
• Avoid it for breastfeeding mothers because there isn’t enough reliable information to know if it is safe to use while breastfeeding.
• During pregnancy, it should be used only when needed. This medication may worsen high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain
• Lactic acidosis 
• Metabolic alkalosis
• Peripheral edema 
• Seizure

Frequently Asked Questions About Sodium Bicarbonate Tablets

How does this medicine work?

This medicine is an antacid used to relieve acid indigestion, heartburn, and gas. When taken orally, it neutralizes the acid present in the stomach by producing carbon dioxide which results in a reduction of irritation in the stomach and intestine.

Is this medicine harmful?

No, This tablet is safe if used as a medication and as prescribed by the doctor. However, excess of this drug can disturb the fine balance of electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, carbonate, etc.) that are needed by the body to function properly. 

How should this medicine be used?

This medicine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. This medicine is taken one to four times a day, depending on the reason you take it. Follow the directions on your medicine’s label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. 

What should I do if I forget a dose?

If your doctor has told you to take your dose on a certain schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing time. Do not take an overdose to make up for a missed one.