Sodium Bicarbonate

Helicobacter Infections, Curling Ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome + 31 more

Treatment

6 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Sodium Bicarbonate

Treatment for

Helicobacter Infections

What is Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Sodium bicarbonate is a white powder that can be used to balance the acidity levels in the body, replace lost electrolytes, make the body more alkaline, and as an ingredient in skin cleansing products.

Sodium Bicarbonate

is the brand name

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Sodium Bicarbonate Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate

1973

152

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Sodium bicarbonate, also known as Sodium Bicarbonate, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses which include Hyperkalemia and Heartburn .

Hyperkalemia

Heartburn

Upset stomach

Hyperkalemia

Indigestion

Heartburn

Effectiveness

How Sodium Bicarbonate Affects Patients

Intravenous sodium bicarbonate therapy is used to balance the body's acid levels. It increases the amount of bicarbonate in the blood, which helps reduce excess acid and raises blood pH. This helps to reduce the symptoms of acidosis.

How Sodium Bicarbonate works in the body

Sodium bicarbonate helps keep the acidity of your blood and urine balanced. It works to raise the pH level, which reverses the symptoms of acidosis. It also helps counteract the acid in your stomach, providing relief from uncomfortable symptoms like heartburn and indigestion. Sodium bicarbonate can also help break down uric acid stones.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested dosage of Sodium Bicarbonate is contingent upon the diagnosed state, including Perfusion Scintigraphy, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging and Chronic Constipation. The extent of dosage depends on the administration technique (e.g. Solution or Powder, for solution) as indicated in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

methyl alcohol poisoning

0.618 mg/mg, , 0.7 mg/mg, 84.0 mg/mL, 6.74 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mg, 75.0 mg/mL, 200.0 mg/mL, 325.0 mg, 650.0 mg, 1916.0 mg, 5.72 mg/mL, 2300.0 mg, 2.6 mg/mg, 700.0 mg, 0.0672 mg/mg, 0.0572 mg/mg, 0.0674 mg/mg, 0.222 mg/mg, 1.65 mg/mg, 0.809 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mg, 6.36 mg/mL, 1.8 mg/mg, 4.46 meq/mL, 0.9 meq/mL, 1.17 mg/mg, 52.5 mg/mL, 2.86 mg/mL, 1100.0 mg, 42.0 mg/mL, 2.27 mg/mg, 0.117 mg/mg, 2485.0 mg, 21.1 mg/mL, 24.52 mg/mL, 190.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL, 650000.0 mg, 6000000.0 mg, 300.0 mg, 600.0 mg, 0.22 %, 672000.0 mg, 100.0 %, 1710.0 mg, 624000.0 mg, 5935500.0 mg, 626400.0 mg, 760000.0 mg, 1100000.0 mg, 750000.0 mg, 6740.0 mg, 1690.0 mg, 6760.0 mg, 627.0 mg, 420.0 mg, 0.566 %, 52.5 mg, 1940.0 mg, 0.228 mg/mg, 720000.0 mg, 1985.0 mg, 1680.0 mg, 6.72 mg/mL, 1250000.0 mg, 1700.0 mg, 648.0 mg, 324.0 mg, 515.0 mg/mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 900000.0 mg, 170.0 mg, 1050.0 mg, 3090.0 mg, 1.02 mg/mg, 200.0 mg, 133.3 mg, 293.0 mg, 2860.0 mg, 958.0 mg, 520.0 mg, 380.0 mg, 500.0 mg, 2.616 mg/mg, 1.9 mg/mL, 362.0 mg/mg, 3.09 mg/mL, 2.21 mg/mL, 2.19 mg/mL, 742.7 mg/mL, 750.0 mg, 1.0 meq/mL, 0.032 meq/mL, 0.022 meq/mL, 0.6 mg/mg, 0.21 %, 0.55 mg/mg, 70.0 mg, 0.515 mg/mg, 2.52 mg/mg, 0.06 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mL, 12.9 mg/mL, 3.29 mg/mL, 2.94 mg/mL, 9.29 mg/mL, 129.3 mg/mL, 0.269 mg/mg, 2.12 mg/mL, 650.0 mg/mL, 39.7 mg/mL, 80.7 mg/mL, 66.0 mg/mL, 72.0 mg/mL, 81.3 mg/mL, 59.2 mg/mL, 0.46 mg/mg, 81.25 mg/mL, 80.68 mg/mL, 65.94 mg/mL, 0.039 meq/mL, 58.8 mg/mL, 3.683 mg/mg, 1.808 mg/mg, 37.8 mg/mL, 28.35 mg/mL, 15.9 mg/mL, 420.0 mg/mL, 2340.0 mg/mL, 65.95 mg/mL, 28.0 mg/mL, 65.9 mg/mL, 1.05 mg/mg, 2.1 mg/mL, 1.69 mg/mL, 3.59 mg/mL, 0.02402 mg/mg, 2.5 mg/mL, 1.68 mg/mL, 0.04 mmol/mL, 0.0676 mg/mg, 0.067 mg/mg, 450.0 mg/mL, 1976.0 mg, 0.45 mg/mg, 1.4 mg/mg

Rectal, , Suppository - Rectal, Suppository, Kit - Nasal, Kit, Nasal, Oral, Powder, for solution, Powder, for solution - Nasal, Powder, for solution - Oral, Intravenous, Injection, solution - Intravenous, Powder - Oral, Powder, Injection, solution, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Parenteral, Injection - Parenteral, Injection, Tablet, effervescent, Tablet, effervescent - Oral, Topical, Powder - Topical, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Cream - Topical, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Cream, Granule, Granule - Oral, Solution - Parenteral, Solution, Nasogastric; Oral, Powder, for solution - Nasogastric; Oral, Granule, effervescent - Oral, Granule, effervescent, Injection - Intravenous, Liquid - Oral, Solution - Intravenous, Tablet, orally disintegrating, Tablet, orally disintegrating - Oral, Hemodialysis, Powder - Hemodialysis, Solution - Hemodialysis, Powder, for solution - Hemodialysis, Liquid; Mouthwash - Oral, Liquid - Intravenous, Oral; Topical, Powder - Oral; Topical, Kit; Powder, for solution; Tablet, delayed release - Oral, Solution - Oral, Powder - Nasal, Solution - Nasal, Kit; Powder, for solution, Kit; Powder, for solution - Hemodialysis, Powder, for suspension, Powder, for solution - Nasogastric, Powder, for suspension - Oral, Solution - Hemodialysis; Intravenous, Capsule, gelatin coated, Granule, for solution, Hemodialysis; Intravenous, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral, Kit - Oral, Injection - Intrathecal, Kit; Powder, for solution; Tablet, delayed release, Liquid; Mouthwash, Liquid - Hemodialysis, Nasogastric, Granule, for solution - Nasal, Intrathecal, Kit - Dental, Tablet, chewable - Oral, Tablet, chewable, Kit - Infiltration; Intramuscular; Intravenous, Infiltration; Intramuscular; Intravenous, Kit; Solution - Intraocular; Irrigation, Intraocular, Intraocular; Irrigation, Kit; Solution, Kit; Solution - Intraocular, Swab, Ophthalmic, Intramuscular, Solution, concentrate, Tablet - Topical, Lotion - Topical, Lotion, For suspension - Oral, Liquid - Ophthalmic, Dental, Powder, for solution - Intraocular, Swab - Topical, Injection, solution - Intramuscular, For suspension, Solution, concentrate - Intravenous, Tablet, soluble, Tablet, soluble - Oral, Solution, concentrate - Hemodialysis

severe Diarrhea

prophylaxis of Contrast-induced nephropathy

Ischemic Stroke

abdominal bloating

Pruritis of the skin

antibacterial therapy

Bowel preparation therapy

Acidosis

Breast Cancer

Dental Caries

Left Ventricular Function

Breast

Dental Plaque

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

Epulides

Electrocardiogram

Barbiturates

Gingival Hemorrhage

Heartburn

Warnings

Sodium Bicarbonate has three contraindications and should not be employed while confronting the conditions in the following table.

Sodium Bicarbonate Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Vomiting

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Suction drainage

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Sodium Bicarbonate.

Common Sodium Bicarbonate Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine

Major

The serum concentration of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylamphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Sodium bicarbonate.

2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine

Major

The serum concentration of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Sodium bicarbonate.

4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine

Major

The serum concentration of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Sodium bicarbonate.

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine

Major

The serum concentration of Amphetamine can be increased when it is combined with Sodium bicarbonate.

Atazanavir

Major

Sodium bicarbonate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Atazanavir resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.

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Sodium Bicarbonate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Sodium Bicarbonate?

126 active trials are underway to ascertain the effectiveness of Sodium Bicarbonate in Plaque reduction, Dental Treatments, Methyl Alcohol Poisoning and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Constipation

18 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Phase 3, Phase 1

antibacterial therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Breast Cancer

21 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 1, Not Applicable

Dental Plaque

0 Actively Recruiting

abdominal bloating

0 Actively Recruiting

Gingiva

0 Actively Recruiting

Electrocardiogram

0 Actively Recruiting

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

0 Actively Recruiting

Breast

1 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Upset stomach

0 Actively Recruiting

Left Ventricular Function

0 Actively Recruiting

Hyperkalemia

4 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 1

Pruritis of the skin

0 Actively Recruiting

Bowel preparation therapy

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2

Curling Ulcer

0 Actively Recruiting

salicylate poisoning

0 Actively Recruiting

Dental Caries

4 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable

Barbiturates

0 Actively Recruiting

Indigestion

6 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 2

Skin Irritation

0 Actively Recruiting

Sodium Bicarbonate Reviews: What are patients saying about Sodium Bicarbonate?

Patient Review

6/20/2014

Sodium Bicarbonate for Indigestion

Baking soda is an incredibly effective remedy for indigestion. I find it works almost all the time, and much quicker than store-bought antacids (which are only about 40% effective in my experience).

Patient Review

7/10/2009

Sodium Bicarbonate for Uric Acid Kidney Stones

I've just started this treatment, but so far it's been great!

4.3

Patient Review

3/9/2016

Sodium Bicarbonate for Indigestion

Quick results.

Patient Review

5/1/2014

Sodium Bicarbonate for Uric Acid Kidney Stones

The side effects are really tough to deal with. For me, they include swelling in my extremities, bloating, gas, and weight gain.

3.3

Patient Review

2/22/2010

Sodium Bicarbonate for Excess Body Acid

For the past three years, I've been dealing with kidney stones, infections, and diarrhea. This medicine has finally helped to balance everything out and I'm feeling normal again. Thankful for this medication and God.

3.3

Patient Review

2/19/2009

Sodium Bicarbonate for Renal Tubular Acidosis

3.3

Patient Review

10/25/2009

Sodium Bicarbonate for Diarrhea

I'm not entirely sure if this treatment is effective.

Patient Review

12/16/2013

Sodium Bicarbonate for Indigestion

I developed a really annoying rash on my upper body and arms. It was incredibly itchy and driving me crazy.

2.3

Patient Review

6/28/2010

Sodium Bicarbonate for Diarrhea

I take this, along with Potassium, Calcium, and other vitamins because my electrolytes get out of balance due to chronic diahhrea (celiac sprue disease).

2.3

Patient Review

12/23/2012

Sodium Bicarbonate for Renal Tubular Acidosis

My urologist told me that this would not raise my blood pressure, but I think he may have been uninformed about my hypertension. As a result of taking this medication, my blood pressure has increased.

Patient Review

8/17/2016

Sodium Bicarbonate for Excess Body Acid

DO NOT USE BAKING SODA. I tried it once and it immediately made my stomach hurt, eliminated my bowel movements, and even walking hurts now. Please somebody tell me what to do!

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Patient Q&A Section about sodium bicarbonate

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

When should I take sodium bicarbonate?

"This medication usually needs to be taken every 4 hours as needed, or as directed by your doctor. Some tablets need to be dissolved in a glass of water before swallowing, while others can be swallowed whole or dissolved in water. Always follow the directions on the product package for the product you are taking."

Answered by AI

Is sodium bicarbonate harmful to humans?

"If sodium bicarbonate is used incorrectly, it can be poisonous. Some of the possible effects include metabolic alkalosis, high sodium levels, low potassium levels, low chlorine levels, and low oxygen levels."

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Why do doctors prescribe sodium bicarbonate?

"This medication is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. It is also used to make your blood or urine less acidic in certain conditions. Your doctor may prescribe this medication for other uses."

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Is sodium bicarbonate is good for health?

"It is generally considered safe to take sodium bicarbonate in the short term, either orally or intravenously, as long as it is done under proper medical supervision. Antacid products containing sodium bicarbonate are considered safe and effective by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."

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What is sodium bicarbonate used for?

"Sodium bicarbonate is used to relieve heartburn by neutralizing excess stomach acid. It may also be used to treat the symptoms of stomach or duodenal ulcers."

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