Sodium Bicarbonate Pros and Cons
- Sodium bicarbonate is easily available without a prescription.
- It comes in powder and tablet form and can be dissolved in water.
- There is a lower-cost generic for this medicine.
- Sodium bicarbonate is not for long-term relief from stomach acidity. You should not take it for more than 2 weeks without a doctor’s supervision.
- Sodium bicarbonate contains sodium ions and should not be used if you are on a low-sodium diet.
- This medicine may not be suitable for people with certain health conditions, such as high blood pressure or heart failure.
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