Read all of this carefully before you start taking this.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others.
It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
What is there in this page?
1. What Sodium Bicarbonate tablet are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet
3. How to take Sodium Bicarbonate tablet
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Sodium Bicarbonate tablet
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Sodium Bicarbonate tablet are and what they are used for
Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet contains the active substance sodium bicarbonate which belongs to a group of medicines called antacids.
Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet are used to treat metabolic acidosis
2. What you need to know before you take Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet
Do not take Sodium Bicarbonate tablet :
if you are allergic to sodium bicarbonate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
if you have reduced stomach acid
if you have low levels of potassium in the blood
if you have low levels of chloride in the blood
if you have low levels of calcium in the blood
if you have a liver problem
if you have toxaemia of pregnancy
if you have problems with urination
if you have excess sodium in the blood
if you are under 12 years old
Warning and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet:
if you are on a salt-restricted diet
if you have heart disease
if you have high blood pressure or high blood pressure due to pregnancy
if you have kidney disease or kidney stones
if you are taking steroids
Other medicines and Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine. This includes medicines obtained without a prescription, also herbal medicines. This is because Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet can affect the way some other medicines work. Also, some other medicines can affect the way Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet works:
lithium
aspirin and other salicylates
ACE inhibitors such as captopril, enalapril and fosinapril
antibacterials and anti fungals such as azithromycin, cefaclor,
cephadoxime, isoniazid, itraconazole, rifampicin, tetracyclines,
ketoconazole and the quinoline group of antibacterials
antivirals such as atazanivir, fosamprenavir and tipranavir
antihistamines such as fexofenadine
bisphosphonates
digoxin
quinidine or dipyridamole (used to treat heart rhythm disorders)
antiepileptics such as gabapentin and phenytoin
barbiturates such as phenobarbital
ulcer healing drugs such as lansoprazole
levothyroxine
mycophenolate
lipid regulating drugs such as rosuvastatin
antipsychotics such as sulpiride, phenothiazines
chloroquine
hydrochloroquine
penicillamine
nilotinib
dipyridamole (to prevent blood clots associated with heart problems).
corticosteroids such as deflazacort
tricyclic antidepressants
sympathomimetics (used to treat e.g. asthma, severe allergic reactions,
sinusitis or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
anticholinergics (used to treat e.g. asthma, Parkinson, motion sickness,
abdominal cramps and urinary tract disorders)
Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet with food and drink
You can take Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet before or after food as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take this medicine with large amounts of milk or milk products or calcium containing products. This may result in milk-alkali syndrome.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
You should not use this medicine during the first three months of pregnancy unless your doctor feels it is absolutely necessary.
Important information about some of the ingredients in your medicine
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need three or more tablet daily for prolonged period, especially if you have been advised to follow a low salt (sodium) diet.
Driving and using machines
Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet does not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.
3. How to take Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet ?
If your doctor has prescribed this medicine, always take Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure how to take this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Do not take the tablet for too long without seeing your doctor. If your indigestion does not get any better after taking the tablet, go and see your doctor.
The tablet should be swallowed whole with a drink of water.
Adults
As directed by your doctor.
Elderly
If you are elderly you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine, and must be particularly careful to follow your doctor's instructions.
Paediatric population
Not recommended.
If you take more of your medicine than you should
Call your doctor or go to your nearest hospital casualty department straight away. Take the medicine pack with you.
Overdose may make you feel ill.
If you forget to take your medicine
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience:
belching or flatulence
increased blood pressure
fluid retention or fluid in the lungs
frequent urge to urinate
headache
loss of appetite
mood or mental changes
nausea or vomiting
nervousness or restlessness
slow breathing
swelling of feet or lower legs
unpleasant taste
unusual tiredness or weakness
extreme irritability
muscle spasms
increased potassium in the blood
increased thirst
stomach cramps
stomach discomfort
bloating
formation of kidney stones with prolonged use
Increased bicarbonate in the blood (metabolic alkalosis).
Reporting of Suspected Adverse Reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorization of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via email to: medico@zorvia.com
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine if you notice any damage or discoloration to the tablet.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Sodium Bicarbonate Tablet contain
The active substance is sodium bicarbonate. Each tablet contains 500 mg/1000 mg of sodium bicarbonate.
