What is Sodium bicarbonate 500mg used for?
Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid which is used to provide relief from heartburn and acid indigestion. Sodium bicarbonate is also prescribed to reduce the acidity in blood or urine in certain conditions.
How does Sodium bicarbonate 500mg work?
Sodium bicarbonate is a salt. It breaks down in fluids, including blood and urine, to form sodium and bicarbonate thereby neutralizing the fluid and making the fluid alkaline.
Benefits of using Sodium bicarbonate 500mg.
• It helps to prevent kidney damage caused by dyes used during some X-ray exams.
• It helps in the removal of dental plaques
• It helps to remove ear wax
• It serves as a bowel cleanser
• It relieves indigestion
• It is used to treat eczema
• sodium bicarbonate is used in the treatment of infertility.
Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage
Take sodium bicarbonate as prescribed by your physician to suit your condition.
What are the side effects of Sodium Bicarbonate?
Common side effects include;
• Feeling thirsty,
• Stomach cramps, and
• Gas.
What happens if too much sodium bicarbonate is taken?
Too much baking soda is poisonous due to the powder’s high sodium content. When too much sodium bicarbonate is taken, the body tries to correct the balance of salt by drawing water into the digestive system which leads to diarrhoea and vomiting.
Where to buy Sodium bicarbonate?
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