Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Relief (contains anhydrous citric acid and sodium bicarbonate), Zegerid (contains omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate)
Availability:
Over-the-counter
Therapeutic Class:
Antacid
Forms:
Tablet, powder, injection solution
Administration:
By mouth, by intravenous injection
Therapeutic Uses:
- Oral forms of sodium bicarbonate (powder and tablets) are used to treat indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach
- Sodium bicarbonate is used to make urine more alkaline and less acidic
- Sodium bicarbonate injection is used to treat metabolic acidosis associated with certain medical conditions
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Sodium Bicarbonate Drug Class
Sodium bicarbonate (soe-dee-um bye-kar-boh-nate) is an antacid and a urine and blood alkalizer.
Sodium Bicarbonate Age Range
Oral sodium bicarbonate is for adults and children 6 years of age and older. Antacids should not be given to children younger than 6 years unless prescribed by a healthcare provider.
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