Sodium Bicarbonate

STEADFAST MEDISHIELD

GENERIC NAME : SODIUM BICARBONATE

Composition: Sodium Bicarbonate (500mg)

Treatment with Nodosis 500 mg Tablet

Nodosis 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of acidity.

Self Care Tips :

• The Nodosis 500 mg Tablet should be used only for occasional relief from increased stomach acid. Do not take it for more than 2 weeks, unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor.
• Avoid Nodosis 500 mg Tablet, if you show signs of appendicitis or inflammed bowel (such as lower abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting). Please consult your doctor.
• Do not take the Nodosis 500 mg Tablet at least 2 hours before or after taking other medicines. It may interact with other medicines.
• Do not take calcium or sodium bicarbonate containing antacid with milk or milk products.

Precautions :

The patient must take certain measures before and while using Nodosis 500 mg Tablet to ensure proper treatment and avoid any unreasonable scenario. These include :-

• Nodosis 500 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
• Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
• Nodosis 500 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
• Nodosis 500 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
• Nodosis 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nodosis 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
• Nodosis 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nodosis 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Some of the side effects are :-

Constipation,
Irritability,
Muscle twitching.

How Nodosis Tablet works

Nodosis 500 mg Tablet is an antacid which works by neutralising excess acid in the stomach.

How to use Nodosis Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nodosis 500 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.