Potassium bicarbonate
- Generic Name
- Potassium bicarbonate
- Brand Names
- Effer-K, Sibnayal
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- CHKO3
- CAS Number
- 298-14-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- HM5Z15LEBN
Overview
Potassium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline, slightly alkaline and salty substance. It is produced by the passage of carbon dioxide through an aqueous potassium carbonate solution. It is used in medicine as an antacid. It is registered in the FDA under the section of suitable, safe and effective ingredients for OTC antacids. This FDA denomination classifies potassium bicarbonate as a GRAS ingredient.
Background
Potassium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline, slightly alkaline and salty substance. It is produced by the passage of carbon dioxide through an aqueous potassium carbonate solution. It is used in medicine as an antacid. It is registered in the FDA under the section of suitable, safe and effective ingredients for OTC antacids. This FDA denomination classifies potassium bicarbonate as a GRAS ingredient.
Indication
Potassium bicarbonate is used as an antacid, electrolyte replenisher and potassium supplement. It can also be used as an excipient in drug formulations. An antacid is a medication used to neutralize gastric acid in a short timeframe after ingestion and the effect is soon overcome by meal-stimulated acid secretion.
Associated Conditions
- Arrhythmias Cardiac caused by Hypokalemia
- Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hypocitraturia
- Hypokalemia
- Ketoacidosis caused by Hypokalemia
- Kidney Stones
- Neuromuscular Disorders caused by Hypokalemia
- Uric Acid Stones
- Calcium oxalate calculi Renal Calculi
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