Sodium carbonate
- Generic Name
- Sodium carbonate
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- CNa2O3
- CAS Number
- 497-19-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 45P3261C7T
Overview
Sodium Carbonate is the disodium salt of carbonic acid with alkalinizing property. When dissolved in water, sodium carbonate forms carbonic acid and sodium hydroxide. As a strong base, sodium hydroxide neutralizes gastric acid thereby acting as an antacid.
Background
Sodium Carbonate is the disodium salt of carbonic acid with alkalinizing property. When dissolved in water, sodium carbonate forms carbonic acid and sodium hydroxide. As a strong base, sodium hydroxide neutralizes gastric acid thereby acting as an antacid.
Indication
Used topically for dermatitides, mouthwash, vaginal douche; veterinary use as emergency emetic.Occasionally, for dermatitides topically as a lotion. Medication (Vet): In solution to cleanse skin, in eczema, to soften scabs of ringworm.
Associated Conditions
- Impacted ear wax
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
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No clinical trials found
No clinical trials found for this drug
FDA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Route | Strength | Approved | NDC Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ORAL | 10 [hp_X] in 59 mL | 2025/05/19 | 57955-9150 | ||
ORAL | 6 [hp_X] in 1 mL | 2025/05/27 | 43742-2185 |
EMA Approved Products
Medicine Name | EMA Number | Auth. Holder | Country | Drug Type | Status | Issued | Opinion | Revision |
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No EMA products found
No EMA products found for this drug
HSA Approved Products
Product Name | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Strength | Approved | Approval No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INJECTION | 121 mg/vial | 2001/03/26 | SIN11470P |
NMPA Approved Products
Product Name | Approval No. | Manufacturer | Dosage Form | Trade Name | Strength | Type | Status | Date | Import |
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No NMPA products found
No NMPA products found for this drug
PPB Approved Products
Product Name | Registration Code | Company | Category | Sale Type | Reg. Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HK-20004 | Non-Poison | OTC | 1983/08/08 |
TGA Approved Products
Product Name | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Status | Reg. Date | Ingredient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40656 | Active | 1992/07/30 | sodium carbonate | ||
40655 | Active | 1992/07/30 | sodium carbonate |