Sodium Bicarbonate
Information about Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate uses
Sodium Bicarbonate is used as alkalinizing agent. It is used as an alkalinizing agent in the treatment of metabolic acidosis, severe diarrhea, acidity, and poisoning.
How sodium bicarbonate works
Sodium Bicarbonate is an alkalizer. It works by increasing the pH of blood and urine, thereby correcting metabolic acidosis (high acid levels in the body). It also speeds up the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisoning. In case of excessive fluid loss (such as in diarrhea), it works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels.
Common side effects of sodium bicarbonate
Stomach pain, Belching, Flatulence
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29 Mar 2019 | 06:52 PM (IST)
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