Sodium bicarbonate

Brand Names: Alka-seltzer, Alka-seltzer Fruit Chews, Alka-seltzer Heartburn Relief, Bi-peglyte, Bibag, Bicart, Bss Ophthalmic Solution, Ceo-two, Colyte, Gavilyte-C, Gavilyte-G, Gavilyte-H and Bisacodyl, Gavilyte-N, Golytely, H.E.L.P.bicel, Hema Bp-38, Hemacart, Konvomep, Nulytely, Peglyte, Phoxillum, Physioneal 40, Prismasol, Zegerid, Zegerid Reformulated Aug 2006, Zegerid With Magnesium Hydroxide

Background: Sodium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.

Indication: Sodium bicarbonate is used for the treatment of metabolic acidosis which may occur in severe renal disease, uncontrolled diabetes, circulatory insufficiency due to shock or severe dehydration, extracorporeal circulation of blood, cardiac arrest and severe primary lactic acidosis. Also is indicated in severe diarrhea which is often accompanied by a significan...

Associated Conditions: Barbiturate intoxication, Breast Cancer, Constipation, Dental Decay, Duodenal Ulcer, Dyspepsia, Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gingival Bleeding, Heartburn, Helicobacter Infections, Hyperkalemia, Ischaemia, Metabolic Acidosis, Myocardial Infarction, Plaque, Dental, Pruritis of the skin, Skin Irritation, Upper GI Bleeding, Upset stomach, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Abdominal bloating, Benign, active Gastric Ulcer, Methyl alcohol poisoning, Prophylaxis of Contrast-induced nephropathy, Salicylate poisoning, Severe Diarrhea, Swelling of the gums