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Fore Safe Use

If this drug has been ordered by your family doctor and if you will be taking it regularly for a long time, your family doctor must check your progress at regular appointments. This is to make sure the drug does not cause unwanted effects.

Do not take sodium bicarbonate :

• Within 1 to 2 hours of taking other drug by mouth . To do so may keep the other drug from help you.
• For a long period of time . To do so may increase the risk of side effects.

For diseaseds on a sodium-restricted diet :

• This drug contains a large amount of sodium. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

For diseaseds taking this drug as an antacid :

• Do not take this drug if you have any signs of appendicitis - such as stomach or lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, soreness, nausea, or vomiting. Instead, check with your family doctor as soon as possible.
• Do not take this drug with large amounts of milk or milk products . To do so may increase the risk of side effects.
• Do not take sodium bicarbonate for more than 2 weeks or if the problem comes back often. Instead, check with your family doctor. Antacids must be using only for occasional relief, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor.