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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.

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

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Nomax Inc.
51801-011
ORAL
782 mg in 1 1
12/19/2019
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
0603-4170
ORAL
25 meq in 1 1
4/20/2012
Nomax Inc.
51801-007
ORAL
977.5 mg in 1 1
12/23/2019
Nomax Inc.
51801-006
ORAL
977.5 mg in 1 1
12/23/2019
Tower Laboratories Ltd
50201-2400
ORAL
25 meq in 1 1
10/8/2010
Nomax Inc.
51801-014
ORAL
391 mg in 1 1
12/19/2019
Nomax Inc.
51801-012
ORAL
782 mg in 1 1
12/19/2019
Nomax Inc.
51801-001
ORAL
977.5 mg in 1 1
12/23/2019
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.
0245-5326
ORAL
978 mg in 1 1
6/30/2020
Nomax Inc.
51801-005
ORAL
977.5 mg in 1 1
12/23/2019

EMA Drug Approvals

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
GASCOVID ADVANCE LIQUID
SIN16042P
SUSPENSION
200 MG/10ML
11/17/2020
GAVISCON ADVANCE-PEPPERMINT FLAVOUR SUSPENSION
SIN12635P
SUSPENSION
200 mg/10 ml
12/24/2004

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
FORMULA 22158
therapeutic foods co.
00191531
Capsule - Oral
14 MG / CAP
5/18/1994
KALIUM BICH GRANULES 5DH
homeocan inc.
00866881
Tablet - Oral
5 DH / DH
12/31/1989
SALZMANN PRODUCT B-2 BIASOLT
biocentre
00696420
Powder - Oral
2 X / X
12/31/1986
BETACOL
therapeutic foods co.
00191388
Capsule - Oral
41 MG
12/15/1989
SALZMANN HOMEOPATHIC PREP B114
biocentre
00705314
Powder - Oral
2 X / X
12/31/1987
SOLUTION CARDA
laboratoire atlas inc
00570958
Liquid - Oral
.01 %
12/31/1984
POTASSIUM-NOVARTIS
novartis pharmaceuticals canada inc
00027596
Tablet (Effervescent) - Oral
400 MG / EVT
12/31/1968
FORMULE 37805
therapeutic foods co.
00241571
Capsule - Oral
18 MG / CAP
12/31/1951
SALZMANN HOMEOPATHIC PREP CB106
biocentre
00705322
Tablet - Oral
6 X / X
12/31/1987
NEO K
neolab inc
00382612
Powder (Effervescent) - Oral
185 MG / G
12/31/1977

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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