Citric acid + Sodium bicarbonate
Indications
Citric acid + Sodium bicarbonate is used for:
Indigestion/Heartburn
Adult Dose
Indigestion/Heartburn
Dissolve 2 tablets in water and drink effervescent solution q4hr PRN
Not to exceed 8 tablets/24 hr
Child Dose
Indigestion/Heartburn
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>12 years: Dissolve 2 tablets in water and drink effervescent solution q4hr PRN; not to exceed 8 tablets/24 hr
Renal Dose
Administration
Fully dissolve tablets in 4 oz of water before drinking
Contra Indications
Precautions
Sodium-restricted diet; 575 mg sodium/tablet
Phenylketonurics; contains phenylalanine 5.6 mg/tablet
Discontinue if taken maximum dosage for 2 weeks without relief
Alters gastric pH and may interfere with absorption of some concurrent medications
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Unknown whether distributed in breast milk
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Citric acid + Sodium bicarbonate :
Mechanism of Action
Citric acid: Antacid; forms sodium citrate which neutralizes stomach acid
Sodium bicarbonate: Antacid; reacts with and neutralizes hydrochloric acid in the stomach