Sodium bicarbonate increases the alkali reserve of the plasma and increases excretion of urine, which is rendered less acidic.
Each sachet contains:
Sodium Bicarbonate BP 1.76 g
Sodium Citrate Anhydrous USP 0.63 g
Anhydrous Citric Acid BP 0.72 g
Tartaric Acid BP 0.89 g
Flavoured Excipients q.s.
Excipients: Lemon flavour.
Urinary alkalinization where indicated:
As an adjunct therapy for urinary tract infection to relieve dysuria.
Enhance the action of certain antibiotics.
As an anti-urolithic that reduces and prevents the crystallization of uric acid, cysteine and calcium oxalate stones.
Gastric alkalinization for symptomatic treatment of gastric hyperacidity.
4g to 8g (1 to 2 sachets) dissolved in boiled & cooled water four times daily or as prescribed.
Adults: Four to eight grams in half a glass of cold water, three to four times daily, taken on an empty stomach after effervescence has subsided.
Additional water (approximately one-half glass) should subsequently be ingested.
Children (6 to 12 years): Four grams in half a glass of cold water, two to three times daily, taken on an empty stomach after effervescence has subsided.
Additional water (approximately one-half glass) should subsequently be ingested.
