What Are Some Uses For Sodium Bicarbonate?
Pronounced: (SO-dee-um bye-KAR-buh-nate)
sodium Bicarbonate Oral Uses
Sodium bicarbonate reduces stomach acid. It is used as an antacid to treat heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. Sodium bicarbonate is a very quick-acting antacid. It should be used only for temporary relief. If you need to treat long-term stomach acid problems (e.g., peptic ulcer disease, GERD), talk with your doctor about other medications.
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