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About this product


Sodium

Bicarbonate B.P.


Numark Sodium Bicarbonate B.P. is an antacid and is taken to relieve indigestion.


Warnings


Dosage

Powder for oral use.

Adults and children over 12 years: Take 1g to 5g dissolved in a glass of warm water.


Do not use if you have congestive heart failure. If you are taking any prescribed medicines, talk to your doctor before using this product. If you have heart, kidney or liver problems, or have high blood pressure, or you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use.

This product contains 1.37g of sodium per 5g dose, which should be taken into consideration if you are on a low salt (sodium) diet.

Prolonged use should be avoided as it may cause alkalosis (too much alkali in body fluids), especially in patients with impaired kidney function.

Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose.


A level 5ml spoon holds about 5g.

The above dose may be taken every 4 to 6 hours. When dissolved in water use within 30 minutes. If symptoms persist, talk to your doctor.

Do not give to children under 12 years.


Side Effects


May cause stomach cramps and wind. If you notice these or any other side effects, stop using the product.


Reporting of side effects


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 Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of medicines.


Active Ingredients

Sodium Bicarbonate 100%.

Keep out of the reach and sight 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.