Eng., Sodium Bicarbonate. Synonyms, Soda, Cooking Soda. Formula NaHCO3.

Form

A white powder.

Odor And Taste

Odorless. A cooling saline taste.

Solubility

In 10 parts of water. Insoluble in alcohol. Incompatibles.-It is decomposed by acids and acid salts. Average Dose.-15 grains (1 Gm.).

Trochisci Sodii Bicarbonatis

Eng., Troches of Sodium Bicarbonate. Each troche contains about 3 grains of Sodium Bicarbonate.

Therapeutic Action

Antacid.

Uses

Extensively used in the treatment of hyperchlorhy-dria, gastric ulcers,"acidosis,"etc.

Administration

The following will illustrate some common uses of the drug:

Given alone, as in"acid intoxication,"it may be ordered as follows (for child 4 years old):

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One in water every three hours till relieved.

Or:

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One in water every three hours till relieved.

The following has been recommended for headache:

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One every half-hour until six (6) are taken.

It may also be ordered for enema:

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Use tablespoonful to half-gallon warm water.

1 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.

Used in a preparation for cleansing the nose in infectious diseases:

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Spray as directed.

In the treatment of flatulence, hysteria, etc.:

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Two (2) teaspoonfuls in water. Repeat when necessary. (Shake-label.)