Bicarbonate Tablets (Sodium Bicarbonate)

Adult dose

As sodium bicarbonate, take 0.5-1g orally per dose, 3-5g per day. Adjust according to age and symptoms.

This medication contains sodium and should not be used by patients who need to restrict sodium intake, such as those with hypernatremia, edema, pregnancy-induced hypertension, bladder stones, and hypertension. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, it should not be administered to patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with severe gastrointestinal ulcers, poor kidney function, heart or lung issues, and electrolyte imbalances should use this medication with caution. Use of this medication may cause alkalosis or excessive sodium accumulation leading to edema, so it is important to monitor the patient's condition closely and reduce the dosage or temporarily stop use if abnormalities occur. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal distension or belching may occasionally occur, and rarely, there may be excessive rebound secretion of gastric acid. Patients with congestive heart failure, edema, sodium retention, and difficulty urinating should exercise particular caution when using this medication. Patients with alkalosis should take this medication before meals while fasting, and it is advisable to use it together with other antacids to reduce irritation from carbon dioxide. Long-term use may lead to alkalosis, so close monitoring for symptoms such as hematuria, vomiting, bleeding, and dehydration is crucial. This medication can increase the acidity (pH) of the stomach and body, affecting the absorption or excretion of other drugs; therefore, care is needed when used with other medications. Additionally, taking large amounts of milk or calcium supplements may introduce a risk of milk-alkali syndrome; should such symptoms occur, stop using the medication immediately and consult a physician.

Serious side effects

Severe edema (edema due to sodium accumulation)

Mild side effects

• Abdominal distension
• belching
• rebound secretion of gastric acid
• alkalosis
• edema due to sodium accumulation

Food interactions

This medication may cause milk-alkali syndrome (hypercalcemia, hypernitrogenemia, alkalosis, etc.) when taken with large amounts of milk and calcium preparations; consultation with a physician or pharmacist is advised.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and humidity. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, at room temperature.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle, 1000 tablets/bottle