Indigestion, Heartburn, and Ulcers Fast Acting Liquids with Brief Effect
FOURTH CHOICE for all ages
Generic name
Sodium bicarbonate
Dose
See label
Liquids
Alka Seltzer Effervescent Antacid, Citrocarbonate
Tablets
Bell/ANS, Gaviscon, Soda Mint, Sodium Bicarbonate, Triconsil
Reasons
Fast acting and effective, sodium bicarbonate is a useful antacid for occasional quick relief.
Cautions
Sodium bicarbonate should not be used repeatedly or frequently because the ingredients are absorbed and can cause adverse effects by shifting the balance of ions in the blood and by adding too much salt to the body. People on salt-restricted diets or those with hypertension (high blood pressure) should avoid this antacid.
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