Sodium Bicarbonate Bp
Numark
Sodium
Bicarbonate
BP
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About this product |
Numark Sodium Bicarbonate BP is taken to relieve indigestion. Also for the relief of insect bites and sunburn.
Dosage
Warnings
Do not take the medicine if you have:
• An allergy to sodium bicarbonate.
• High levels of alkali in the blood.
• Low levels of calcium in the blood.
• Reduced stomach acid.
• Heart failure.
• Kidney problems.
• Liver problems.
• High blood pressure.
• Or are taking steroids
If you accidentally take too much see a doctor straight away.
Take by mouth as an antacid
Adults and children over 12 years:
Take 1g to 5g dissolved in a glass of warm water. A level 5 ml spoon holds about 5g.
For external use on bites and sunburn
Adults and children over 12 years: Dissolve a level 5 ml spoonful in 568 ml (1 pint) of warm water. Apply to the affected skin with cotton wool or lint.
Do not take more medicine than the label tells you to. If you do not get better, talk to your doctor. Do not give to children under 12 years.
Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
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Further warnings |
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Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking: • Adrenaline hydrochloride e.g. for severe allergic reactions. • Carmustine, used in cancer treatment. • Glycopyrronium bromide, used to reduce saliva secretion. • Isoprenaline hydrochloride, |
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this label. You can also report side effects directly via the |
• Chloroquine for malaria. • Hydrochloroquine for arthritis. • Penicillamine for rheumatoid arthritis. • Nilotinib to treat leukaemia. |
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• Fexofenadine an antihistamine.
• Deflazacort a corticosteroid for inflammation.
• Gabapentin or phenytoin to treat epilepsy.
• Sulpiride or phenothiazine tranquillisers for schizophrenia.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) e.g. aspirin, diflunisal.
• ACE inhibitors for heart failure or high blood pressure e.g. captopril, enalapril.
• Antibacterials for infections e.g. benzyl penicillin potassium, tetracyclines, rifampicin.
• Antifungals for fungal infections e.g. itraconazole, ketoconazole.
• Antivirals for viral infections e.g. atazanavir, tipranavir.
• Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis.
• Or are on a low sodium diet.
Further information
Sodium Bicarbonate should not be taken in pregnancy or if breast-feeding unless the doctor has told you to do so. This product contains 1.37g of sodium per 5g dose, which should be taken into consideration if you are on a sodium restricted diet.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not store above 25°C. Once opened use within one month.
PL 03105/0067
Produced for: Numark Ltd., Amber Close, Tamworth, Staffs, B77 4RP, UK. |
Manufacturer and Product Licence Holder:
Bell, Sons & Co. (Druggists) Ltd.,
Southport, PR9 9AL, England. I
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