Sodium bicarbonate Other names: Baking soda Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Chemical formula: NaHCO₃  Molecular mass: 84.007 g/mol  PubChem compound: 516892

Interactions

Sodium bicarbonate interacts in the following cases:

Salicylates, tetracyclines, barbiturates

Alkalinisation of the urine leads to increased renal clearance of acidic drugs such as salicylates, tetracyclines and barbiturates.

Lithium

Sodium bicarbonate enhances lithium excretion.

Pregnancy

The safety of sodium bicarbonate during pregnancy has not been established but its use during these periods is not considered to constitute a hazard.

Nursing mothers

The safety of sodium bicarbonate during lactation has not been established but its use during these periods is not considered to constitute a hazard.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

No adverse effects known.

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