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Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection


Product introduction

Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis, severe diarrhea, acidity, and poisoning. It works by increasing the pH of blood and urine. It also speeds up the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisoning and helps replenish salt and electrolyte levels.

$is an inorganic salt that neutralises the excess acid in stomach.







Uses of Sodabicarb Injection

Benefits of Sodabicarb Injection

In Treatment of Metabolic acidosis

Metabolic acidosis is a condition in which there is too much acid in the body. Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection neutralizes the acid produced in the stomach and thus reduces irritation in the stomach and intestine. This further prevents complications that may arise due to metabolic acidosis such as osteoporosis, kidney damage, weakening of muscles, fatigue etc. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

In Treatment of Drug intoxication

Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection helps in the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisonings by tricyclic antidepressants, toxic alcohols, and salicylates, and other conditions such as hyperkalemia (high potassium level in the body). It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and helps you recover faster.

In Treatment of Severe Diarrhea

Diarrhea is a condition in which you frequently pass loose, watery stools. This leads to the loss of salts and electrolytes from your body. Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection helps in case of severe diarrhea by improving salt and electrolyte levels. Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection is given in injection form and thus should be taken under a doctor's supervision.

Side effects of Sodabicarb Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sodabicarb

  • No common side effects seen

How to use Sodabicarb Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Sodabicarb Injection works

Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection is an alkalizer. It works by increasing the pH of blood and urine, thereby correcting metabolic acidosis (high acid levels in the body). It also speeds up the removal of toxic substances from the body in certain types of poisoning. In case of excessive fluid loss (such as in diarrhea), it works by replenishing salt and electrolyte levels.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Sodabicarb Injection?

If you miss a dose of Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Fact Box

Chemical Class
Organic Carbonic Acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Antacids

Patient concerns

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I have been diagnosed for ostro arthritis and advised tab SAMMY 400MG . Is it a painkiller ?
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
no its a metabolic drugu keep taking and refer to good orthopedic
Metabolic disorder resulted in complete ED
Dr. Saurav Arora
Homeopathy
Dear sir for the time being you can take Lycopodium 30, 04 drops in half cup water thrice daily for a month, but as this case is chronic you need to visit a homeopath so that he can examination and discuss your case in detail, get some investigations and guide you accordingly. For Do?s and Don?ts while taking homeopathic medicines visit www.arorasclinic.com/homeopathy
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FAQs

What is the use of Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection?

Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection is used to make your blood or urine less acidic. High levels of acid in blood can be caused by diabetes, hepatitis, heart and kidney problems, shock, severe dehydration or diarrhoea, Addison‘s disease, and malnutrition.

Is Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection harmful?

Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection is safe if used as a medication and as prescribed by the doctor. However, excess of Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection can disturb the fine balance of electrolytes (like sodium, potassium, carbonate, etc.) that is needed by the body to function properly. As a result, it can cause unwanted side effects.

In which conditions should Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection be avoided?

The use of Sodabicarb 8.4% Injection should be avoided in patients who have kidney disease or kidney stones, heart disease, or high blood pressure or high blood pressure due to pregnancy. Additionally, it should also be avoided in patients who have excess sodium in the blood, swelling due to excess fluid, and low levels of potassium or chloride in the blood.
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Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
Country of origin: India

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