Sodium Bicarbonate EC 1000 mg

Uses:

• Treatment of metabolic acidosis in patients with chronic kidney disease or other conditions causing low blood pH

• Relief from heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach by neutralizing excess stomach acid

• Helps maintain normal acid-base balance in the body

• Used as an alkalinizing agent in certain urinary tract disorders to reduce acidity

Side Effects:

• Stomach cramps, gas, or bloating

• Increased thirst

• Nausea or vomiting

Rare: high sodium levels, swelling in feet or ankles, muscle twitching, confusion