FDA-filed SPL labeling · retrieved through openFDA

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid and skin-soothing ingredient used across many products to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, upset stomach, minor skin irritation from insect bites and stings, and minor mouth and gum irritation.

Brand names Alka-Seltzer HeartburnDesempachoNeut brand of sodium bicarbonateSodium Bicarbonate AntacidAfter Bite Advanced +11 more
Drug class Osmotic Laxative
Rx/OTC Forms 8 Routes Intravenous · Oral · Topical · Auricular (otic)
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Reviewed by Last reviewed Jul 10, 2026
🧬 Where this information comes from Click to expand

The clinical label records used on this page are FDA-filed Structured Product Labeling (SPL) retrieved through openFDA. We identified 46 clinical label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, strengths, and NDC product-record counts are built separately from matching FDA National Drug Code Directory records. The linked DailyMed document is a representative official source for verification, not the page’s only clinical source. View the linked label on DailyMed →

At a glance
Linked label effectiveJun 12, 2026
Clinical labels in scope 46
AvailabilityRx/OTC
Earliest approval/marketing year 1977
FDA-listed product records 221
Boxed warningNone found in compared labels
How we combine label and product data →
Sodium Bicarbonate at a glance The quick version — the full detail is in the Patient Information Guide below.
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HelloPharmacist Editorial Team Bottom Line
Sodium bicarbonate is a versatile ingredient found in antacid tablets, powders, and liquids for heartburn and acid indigestion, oral rinses for minor mouth irritation, and topical products for insect bites and skin irritation from poison plants. It works quickly to neutralize acid or soothe irritated tissue, but oral antacid use should not exceed recommended daily limits or continue beyond 2 weeks without a doctor's guidance. Always match the right product and route to your specific need, and check with your pharmacist if you take prescription medications.

📖 Sodium Bicarbonate: Patient Information Guide

A plain-language walkthrough of Sodium Bicarbonate — what it treats, how it works, how it’s taken, side effects, warnings and interactions. Tap any section to expand it.

🎯What it's used for

Sodium bicarbonate is used in many different products across several routes of administration. Here is the full range of supported uses:

  • Relieves heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and upset stomach — oral powders (Adrian Bicarbonato, Arm and Hammer Baking Soda, D-d Sudium Bicarbonate U.s.p., De La Cruz Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid, Dr. Sana Bicarbonato De Sodio), oral solutions (Anti-Empacho, De La Cruz Desempacho), and oral tablets (Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid, Sodium Bicarbonate 5 gr, Sodium Bicarbonate 10 gr. (650 mg))
  • Temporarily cleanses minor wounds and soothes minor gum inflammation from dental procedures, dentures, orthodontic appliances, or accidental injury — EcoDent Ultimate Essential Mouthcare oral solution
  • Temporarily relieves minor skin irritation and itching from insect bites, stings, and contact with poison ivy, oak, or sumac — After Bite Kids cream, After Bite Advanced liquid, After Bite X Tech liquid, Itch Eraser Sensitive cream, AHHH Bite Relief gel, Insect sting relief latex lotion, Insect sting relief pad, Dermfree Insect Bite Relief liquid, and Arm and Hammer Baking Soda (used as a topical paste, compress, or bath soak)
  • AHHH Bite Relief gel also provides rapid relief from deer flies, horse flies, black flies, mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and chiggers, as well as rashes and eczema
  • IV sodium bicarbonate injection is used in clinical settings to treat metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the blood)
⚙️How it works

Sodium bicarbonate is a base — it neutralizes acid directly. When taken by mouth, it reacts with stomach acid to reduce acidity and relieve symptoms like heartburn and indigestion. Given intravenously, it raises the level of bicarbonate in the blood, buffers excess hydrogen ions (the particles that make blood too acidic), and brings blood pH back toward normal. The body can also convert excess bicarbonate into carbon dioxide, which is simply exhaled through the lungs. The kidneys help regulate bicarbonate levels by adjusting how much is kept or released in the urine.

💊How it's taken

The right way to take sodium bicarbonate depends on the specific product. Oral antacid powders must always be fully dissolved in water before swallowing — never taken dry. Tablets can be swallowed whole or dissolved in water first. Oral solutions should be measured carefully. Topical products go directly on the skin; Arm and Hammer Baking Soda can be mixed with water as a paste, compress, or bath soak. EcoDent oral solution is swished in the mouth and spit out — not swallowed.

  • Do not exceed the daily dose limit for your age group on oral antacid products
  • Adults 60 and older generally have a lower maximum daily dose than younger adults
  • Do not use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks without a doctor's guidance
  • IV sodium bicarbonate is given only by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting
🤒Side effects — in detail

Side effects depend on how sodium bicarbonate is used. Most OTC products are well tolerated when used as directed, but the IV form carries more significant risks.

  • Metabolic alkalosis — blood becomes too alkaline, causing muscle twitching and irritability (IV use)
  • Tetany — involuntary muscle spasms (IV use with excessive dosing)
  • Hypernatremia — too much sodium in the blood (IV use)
  • Tissue damage, ulceration, or skin sloughing if IV solution leaks outside the vein (extravasation)

If you experience muscle twitching, spasms, or irritability after using sodium bicarbonate, seek medical attention right away. For OTC topical or oral products, stop use and contact a doctor or pharmacist if you notice any unexpected reactions.

⚠️Warnings & precautions
  • Do not exceed daily dose limits on oral antacid products — limits are lower for adults 60 and older. Do not use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks unless a doctor directs you to.
  • If heartburn or stomach symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks, stop use and see a doctor — ongoing symptoms may need further evaluation.
  • The IV form can cause metabolic alkalosis (blood becomes too alkaline) if given too aggressively — watch for muscle twitching, irritability, or tetany.
  • IV solution leaking outside the vein (extravasation) can cause chemical burns, tissue damage, and skin ulceration — report any IV site pain or swelling immediately.
  • Keep all sodium bicarbonate products out of reach of children. In case of overdose, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
🔀What it interacts with

Sodium bicarbonate can interact with several medications and IV additives depending on the route used.

  • Prescription medications (oral use): antacids can affect how some prescription drugs are absorbed or work — always ask your pharmacist before combining
  • Norepinephrine and dobutamine (IV use): these drugs are chemically incompatible with sodium bicarbonate injection and must not be mixed
  • Calcium-containing IV solutions: mixing sodium bicarbonate with calcium can cause a dangerous precipitate (clumping) to form in the solution
  • Any IV additive: all additives should be checked for compatibility with a pharmacist before mixing

This is not a complete list of interactions. Always talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

📋Before taking it
  • Tell your doctor if you are on a sodium-restricted diet — sodium bicarbonate adds sodium to your intake
  • Ask your pharmacist if you take any prescription medications before using oral antacid products
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with a health professional before use
  • Children under 12 years old should not take oral antacid forms unless a doctor recommends it
  • Children under 2 years should only use topical or bath forms under a doctor's direction
  • Adults 60 and older must follow the lower maximum daily dose limits on oral antacid products
  • IV sodium bicarbonate must not be used in patients who are losing chloride through vomiting, continuous stomach suctioning, or use of diuretics (water pills) that cause hypochloremic alkalosis
🚑If you take too much

Taking too much sodium bicarbonate — especially by IV — can push the blood too far toward alkaline, causing a condition called metabolic alkalosis. Signs include muscle hyperirritability or tetany (involuntary muscle spasms). If alkalosis occurs with IV use, the infusion is stopped and treatments such as IV sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium gluconate, or an acidifying agent may be used depending on severity. For any suspected overdose with an OTC product, call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222.

📡Pharmacodynamics — effects in the body

Sodium bicarbonate directly raises the bicarbonate concentration in the blood, which buffers (neutralizes) excess hydrogen ions and increases blood pH — moving it away from acidic and back toward normal. When the blood is too acidic (metabolic acidosis), symptoms like confusion, rapid breathing, and muscle weakness can develop; sodium bicarbonate reverses these effects. The kidneys normally maintain bicarbonate balance by adjusting how much is reabsorbed or excreted in the urine, and the lungs help by exhaling any extra carbon dioxide produced in the buffering process.

📦How to store it

store at room temperature 15 ° - 30 ° C (59 ° - 86 ° F).

📄 Written from Sodium Bicarbonate’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Every point is grounded in that labeling — nothing is invented. How we use AI →

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Supplements & herbs that interact with Sodium Bicarbonate

30 supplements and herbal products have documented interactions with Sodium Bicarbonate in the licensed clinical database we use. Most are manageable — but your pharmacist should know about everything you take, including vitamins and herbals.

Severity mix
  • Major · 1
  • Moderate · 10
  • Minor · 19
Every supplement checked against Sodium Bicarbonate — ranked by severity The full interaction hub: 1 major · 10 moderate · 19 minor · every one linked to its full report. Check Sodium Bicarbonate against your exact supplements

Educational information from a licensed clinical database (Natural Medicines) — see our data sources & update cadence. Not medical advice: an interaction being documented does not mean it will happen to you; do not start or stop medications or supplements without professional guidance.

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Nutrient depletion considerations

Sodium Bicarbonate has been associated with lower levels of 4 nutrients in the clinical literature. This does not mean a deficiency will occur — it means these may be worth discussing with your pharmacist or healthcare provider, especially with long-term use.

Evidence & significance mix
  • Higher significance · 2
  • Moderate · 1
  • Unrated · 1
See the full Sodium Bicarbonate nutrient depletion report

Educational information from a licensed clinical database (Natural Medicines) — not medical advice. Do not start or stop medications or supplements without professional guidance.

🩺 Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Quick, plain-English answers to the questions patients ask most about Sodium Bicarbonate — the kind of thing our pharmacy team would talk through with you at the counter.

Can I use this for my heartburn every day?
Sodium bicarbonate antacids work fast for occasional heartburn, but they're not meant for daily long-term use on your own. Most labels say not to use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks unless your doctor says so. If your heartburn keeps coming back every day, that's worth a conversation with your doctor — there may be a better long-term option for you.
Is baking soda from the kitchen the same as these antacid products?
The active ingredient is the same — sodium bicarbonate. Products like Arm and Hammer Baking Soda are actually FDA-labeled for both antacid use and skin soaks or compresses for irritation. That said, always follow the specific product's directions for dose and use, since not every box of baking soda is labeled as a medication and dosing guidance matters.
Can I put these topical products on my child's insect bite?
Many of the topical sodium bicarbonate products — like After Bite Kids cream — are designed for use in children, but always check the label for the age cutoff. Some products say to ask a doctor before using on children under 2. After Bite Kids, as the name suggests, is formulated with younger users in mind. For very young children, checking with your pediatrician first is the safest move.
What should I watch for that means I've taken too much?
Signs that you may have taken too much sodium bicarbonate include muscle twitching, involuntary spasms, or unusual irritability. These can be signs that your blood has become too alkaline. If that happens, stop using the product and get medical help. For OTC products, you can also call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 — they're available 24/7 and can walk you through what to do.
I take prescription medications. Is it safe to use this antacid?
Antacids can affect how some prescription drugs are absorbed in your body, which can change how well they work. It's always a good idea to check with your pharmacist before adding any antacid — including sodium bicarbonate — to your routine. A quick check usually takes just a minute and can save you from an unexpected interaction.
Can I use the EcoDent mouthwash to treat a toothache or infection?
EcoDent Ultimate Essential Mouthcare is designed to temporarily clean minor mouth wounds and soothe minor gum irritation — things like soreness from a new denture or a small cut in your mouth. It's not a treatment for infections, toothaches, or serious dental problems. If you have significant pain or swelling, you should see your dentist rather than relying on this rinse.
Is Sodium Bicarbonate available over the counter?
Both — Sodium Bicarbonate is sold both over the counter and by prescription, according to its FDA labeling. Lower strengths or certain forms are often available without a prescription, while higher strengths or specialized forms still require one. Ask your pharmacist which version is right for you.
When was Sodium Bicarbonate first available?
Sodium Bicarbonate has been available in the United States since at least 1977, based on FDA approval history (Drugs@FDA) and product marketing records.
Who makes Sodium Bicarbonate?
Sodium Bicarbonate is supplied by 77 manufacturers listed in the FDA NDC Directory, including Hospira, Inc., HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst, Church & Dwight Co., Inc..

💬 Answers drafted from Sodium Bicarbonate’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Grounded in that labeling — nothing is made up. How we use AI →

🧰 Keep exploring

💊 How Sodium Bicarbonate comes

Sodium Bicarbonate is available in 8 forms. Different forms and brands can have different approved uses, doses, schedules, and directions. Follow the instructions for your exact product, and do not switch forms without guidance from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Injection

By injection · Into a vein
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Sodium bicarbonate injection is used intravenously to treat metabolic acidosis (excess acid in the blood) and to reverse its symptoms by raising blood pH
Important instructions
  • Administered intravenously (by IV) by a healthcare professional in a clinical setting only
  • Do not use the injection if it contains any particles or cloudiness — discard the vial
  • Do not mix with norepinephrine, dobutamine, or calcium-containing solutions
  • Any additives should be mixed only by a pharmacist using sterile technique
Available strengths 5 strengths
91 FDA-listed product records

Tablet

By mouth
Brands Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid tablets relieve acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach
  • Sodium Bicarbonate 5 gr tablets relieve acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach
  • Sodium Bicarbonate 10 gr. (650 mg) tablets relieve acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach
Important instructions
  • Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid and Sodium Bicarbonate 10 gr. (650 mg): tablets may be swallowed whole or dissolved in water before use; adults 60 and older have a lower maximum daily dose than younger adults
  • Sodium Bicarbonate 5 gr: dissolve each tablet in a full glass of water before drinking; not recommended for children
  • Do not use the maximum daily dose for more than 2 weeks unless directed by a doctor
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms continue beyond 2 weeks
Available strengths 6 strengths
61 FDA-listed product records

Oral powder

By mouth
Brands Arm and Hammer Baking Soda De La Cruz Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid Humco Sodium Bicarbonate Medis Sodium Bicarbonate Rapidol Sodium Bicarbonate Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Arm and Hammer Baking Soda relieves heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and upset stomach
  • Arm and Hammer Baking Soda also temporarily soothes minor skin irritation and itching from poison ivy, oak, sumac, and insect bites when used as a paste, soak, or compress
  • Adrian Bicarbonato and D-d Sudium Bicarbonate U.s.p. relieve heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and upset stomach
  • De La Cruz Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid and Dr. Sana Bicarbonato De Sodio relieve heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and upset stomach
Important instructions
  • Arm and Hammer Baking Soda (oral antacid use): dissolve completely in water before drinking; do not swallow dry powder
  • Arm and Hammer Baking Soda (skin use): mix with water to form a paste, a compress, or a bath soak; pat skin dry gently after a bath soak
  • De La Cruz Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid: dissolve completely in water before drinking; adults under 12 should not use this product
  • Follow your product's label for the correct dose for your age group and do not exceed the maximum daily amount
Available strengths 7 strengths
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23 FDA-listed product records

Oral solution

By mouth
Brands Anti-Empacho Arm and Hammer Baking Soda De La Cruz Desempacho EcoDent Ultimate Essential Mouthcare
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Anti-Empacho relieves heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach, and upset stomach
  • De La Cruz Desempacho relieves heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and upset stomach
  • EcoDent Ultimate Essential Mouthcare temporarily cleanses minor mouth wounds and soothes minor gum inflammation from dental procedures, dentures, orthodontic appliances, or accidental injury
Important instructions
  • De La Cruz Desempacho: shake well before using; adults and children 12 and older take one tablespoon (15 mL) every four hours as needed; consult a doctor for children under 12
  • EcoDent Ultimate Essential Mouthcare: swish 2–3 capfuls around the affected area for at least 1 minute, then spit out — do not swallow; use up to 4 times daily
  • EcoDent Ultimate Essential Mouthcare: children under 12 should be supervised; consult a dentist or doctor for children under 2
  • Do not exceed the recommended daily dose for any oral solution; stop use and see a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks
Available strengths 3 strengths
11 FDA-listed product records

Topical solution

On the skin
Brands After Bite Advanced After Bite Sensitive After Bite X Tech
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • After Bite Advanced and After Bite X Tech liquids temporarily relieve minor skin irritation and itching from insect bites and poison ivy, oak, or sumac
  • Dermfree Insect Bite Relief liquid temporarily relieves minor skin irritation and itching from insect bites and poison ivy, oak, or sumac
Important instructions
  • Apply directly to the affected skin area according to the directions on the product label
  • For external use only — do not apply to broken or severely damaged skin without consulting a doctor
Available strengths 5 strengths
8 FDA-listed product records

Topical cream, ointment or gel

On the skin
Brands After Bite Kids
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • After Bite Kids cream temporarily relieves minor skin irritation and itching from insect bites and poison ivy, oak, or sumac
  • AHHH Bite Relief gel provides rapid relief from bites and stings of deer flies, horse flies, black flies, mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and chiggers, and soothes irritation from rashes and eczema
  • Itch Eraser Sensitive cream temporarily relieves minor skin irritation and itching from insect bites and poison ivy, oak, or sumac
  • Insect sting relief latex lotion and Insect sting relief pad temporarily relieve irritation and itching from insect bites, stings, and poison ivy, oak, or sumac
Important instructions
  • Apply directly to the affected skin area as directed on the product label
  • After Bite Kids: for children under 2 years, ask a doctor before use
  • Arm and Hammer Baking Soda paste (oral powder used topically): add enough water to form a paste and apply to the affected skin area as needed
Available strengths 6 strengths
7 FDA-listed product records

Ear drops

In the ear
Available strengths 1 strength
1 FDA-listed product record

Orally disintegrating tablet

By mouth
Available strengths 1 strength
1 FDA-listed product record

📊 Sodium Bicarbonate across the U.S. market

How Sodium Bicarbonate appears in the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory — including its dosage forms, strengths, brand names, manufacturers, and FDA-listed product records. These are directory records, not sales or prescription volume.

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Dose forms
77
Manufacturers
35
Brand names
221
FDA-listed product records
1977
First marketed

FDA-listed product records by dose form (tablet variants merged) — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

Also listed with the FDA, not a patient dose form: Powder (16) · Crystal (2) — bulk drug substance sold to compounders/manufacturers and multi-item kits. These aren’t counted in the dose-form total above.

Hospira, Inc.9%
HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst7%
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.7%
Henry Schein, Inc.6%
Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC5%
Twin Med Llc4%
Other makers61%

Share of FDA-listed product records by manufacturer — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

📈 How widely Sodium Bicarbonate is used

A general measure of how commonly Sodium Bicarbonate is prescribed, based on Medicaid — one of the largest public drug programs. The figure below is prescriptions filled in Q1–Q4 2025, summed across every form and brand of the drug.

Think of this as a proxy for how widely Sodium Bicarbonate is used, drawn from freely available public data. Medicaid is just one program — these numbers don’t include Medicare, other government coverage, or commercial and cash-pay prescriptions, so real-world use is higher than what’s shown here.

289,349
Medicaid prescriptions filled (Q1–Q4 2025)
$4.4M gross Medicaid reimbursement (before mandatory rebates — net cost is lower)

How commonly is Sodium Bicarbonate prescribed? Of the 1,596 medications we measure, Sodium Bicarbonate ranks #333 by Medicaid prescriptions — more than 79% of them.

Where Sodium Bicarbonate ranks among the drugs we measure · Q1–Q4 2025 · neighbors ±5

Utilization by Sodium Bicarbonate product

Pick a product to see its own Medicaid numbers. Each chip is one clinical product — a specific strength & dosage form as defined by RxNorm — with brand-name and generic versions combined.

The 650 mg oral tablet is the most-dispensed Sodium Bicarbonate product — about 83% of these Medicaid prescriptions.

sodium bicarbonate 650 MG Oral Tablet Most dispensed

238,761 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 83% of Sodium Bicarbonate prescriptions shown $1.9M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $8.09 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 5 of 63 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 198861

50 ML sodium bicarbonate 84 MG/ML Injection

35,755 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 12% of Sodium Bicarbonate prescriptions shown $2M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $55 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 10 of 48 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 1868486

sodium bicarbonate 325 MG Oral Tablet

7,798 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 3% of Sodium Bicarbonate prescriptions shown $52,567 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $6.74 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 13 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 198859

50 ML sodium bicarbonate 84 MG/ML Prefilled Syringe

4,903 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 2% of Sodium Bicarbonate prescriptions shown $363,050 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $74 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 2 of 11 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 792582

5 ML sodium bicarbonate 42 MG/ML Injection

1,134 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Sodium Bicarbonate prescriptions shown $91,243 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $80 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 2 of 10 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 1868469

10 ML sodium bicarbonate 84 MG/ML Injection

836 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Sodium Bicarbonate prescriptions shown $39,225 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $47 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 2 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 1923484

10 ML sodium bicarbonate 42 MG/ML Injection

162 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Sodium Bicarbonate prescriptions shown $2,814 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $17 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 4 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 2198792

Shares are of the Medicaid prescriptions shown here. Product grouping follows RxNorm (the National Library of Medicine’s drug terminology), so “one product” means one strength & dosage form regardless of manufacturer. Dollar figures are gross Medicaid reimbursement before mandatory rebates — rebates (often large, especially for brand-name drugs) are confidential, so actual net cost to Medicaid is lower than shown.

Source: Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data (CMS), aggregated by generic ingredient — summed across every NDC (all brands, strengths, salt forms and dosage forms) of Sodium Bicarbonate, and across all states and both fee-for-service and managed-care claims. A general popularity signal; it excludes Medicare, commercial insurance and cash prescriptions, so it is not total U.S. use. Based on the 22 of 151 listed Sodium Bicarbonate NDCs with Medicaid activity.

🔍 Compare Sodium Bicarbonate products

A representative set of FDA-listed product records for Sodium Bicarbonate — across manufacturers, strengths, and dosage forms, grouped by form with each product’s manufacturer and how the FDA approved it. The same medicine may be made and packaged by different companies, so a single drug can have many directory entries. (It’s also why a refill can look different — a new shape, color, or box — even though it contains the same medication.)

Showing 200 of 221 products — FDA National Drug Code Directory. See every product, package size and price: browse all 221 Sodium Bicarbonate NDCs →

RxNorm Concept Web — From Ingredient to Every Form and Strength

This page starts with one ingredient concept (IN). The branches below show its dose-form concepts (SCDF), then the available clinical drug and strength concepts (SCD). Combination products remain separate concepts with their own pages.

Ingredient (IN) Sodium Bicarbonate RxCUI 36676 10 dose forms · 30 strengths
  1. Dose form (SCDF) Cartridge RxCUI 1868481 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.1 ML sodium bicarbonate 84 MG/ML RxCUI 2713796 1.7 ML sodium bicarbonate 84 MG/ML RxCUI 1868482 2.7 ML sodium bicarbonate 84 MG/ML RxCUI 1868485
  2. Dose form (SCDF) Injectable Solution RxCUI 373896 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.15 MEQ/ML RxCUI 413424 0.167 MEQ/ML RxCUI 1009235 0.326 MEQ/ML RxCUI 1009237 0.595 MEQ/ML RxCUI 1009241
  3. Dose form (SCDF) Mouthwash RxCUI 1425558 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.298 MEQ/ML RxCUI 1425559
  4. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Capsule RxCUI 379272 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 500 MG RxCUI 104021
  5. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Solution RxCUI 373897 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.25 MEQ/ML RxCUI 1110802 0.417 MEQ/ML RxCUI 1305093
  6. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Tablet RxCUI 373899 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 325 MG RxCUI 198859 520 MG RxCUI 283589 600 MG RxCUI 104020 650 MG RxCUI 198861 1000 MG RxCUI 428971
  7. Dose form (SCDF) Powder for Oral Solution RxCUI 2105954 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 2600 MG RxCUI 1488624
  8. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Solution RxCUI 1547233 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 50 MG/ML RxCUI 1547234

Look up RxCUI 36676 in the RxCUI Atlas →

RxNorm is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s normalized drug vocabulary. Its concept hierarchy can include forms that are not currently marketed; the status on each branch compares that concept with current FDA listings. RxCUIs identify vocabulary concepts, not individual packages or manufacturers.

🏷️ Sold under these brand names

Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Desempacho Neut brand of sodium bicarbonate Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid After Bite Advanced Arm and Hammer Baking Soda De La Cruz Sodium Bicarbonate Antacid Humco Sodium Bicarbonate Medis Sodium Bicarbonate After Bite Kids De La Cruz Desempacho Anti-Empacho After Bite X Tech EcoDent Ultimate Essential Mouthcare Rapidol Sodium Bicarbonate After Bite Sensitive

🏭 Manufacturers & labelers

Hospira, Inc. 16 HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst 13 Church & Dwight Co., Inc. 13 Henry Schein, Inc. 11 Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC 9 Twin Med Llc 7 Adventure Ready Brands 6 Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC 6 Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC 6 Dlc Laboratories, Inc. 5 Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 Evi Labs 4 Gendose Pharmaceuticals, LLC 4 CitraGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. 4 Bryant Ranch Prepack 4 Graxcell Pharmaceutical, Llc 4 Lotus Brands, Inc. 4 Rugby Laboratories 4 General Injectables & Vaccines, Inc. 3 A-S Medication Solutions 3 World Perfumes Inc 3 Humco Holding Group, Inc. 3 Civica 3 Cardinal Health 107, LLC 3

…and 16 more on the FDA NDC directory.

RxNorm drug class

Sodium Bicarbonate belongs to the Salt solutions class.

Drug family (ATC) Salt solutions, Electrolyte solutions

Classified by RxNorm RxClass — the U.S. National Library of Medicine's standardized drug-classification service (Established Pharmacologic Class from the FDA, the ATC drug family from the WHO, and mechanism of action). Reference only, not medical advice.

🔬 Where this comes from

Core label, product, RxNorm, safety, and utilization data on this page come from the sources identified below. AI-written, editorial, and licensed sections are labeled separately.

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FDA-filed drug labels (SPL) Uses, dosing, warnings & side effects from SPL records retrieved through openFDA; the linked representative set can be verified on DailyMed. ✓ Linked label effective Jun 12, 2026
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Forms, brands & labelersAggregated from ingredient-matched FDA National Drug Code Directory product records for Sodium Bicarbonate.
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Real-world reportsThe FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), served through openFDA.
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Recalls & shortagesopenFDA drug-enforcement reports and the FDA drug-shortage database.
🧾 Clinical label set — FDA-filed SPL labels retained for Sodium Bicarbonate after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching
Clinical labels in scope
46
NDC products indexed
221
Distinct labelers/manufacturers represented
77
Linked representative label
Cardinal Health 107, LLC
Linked label effective
Jun 12, 2026
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12
Linked SPL Set ID
60c2a176-8854-4479-b853-d07fe9a1830c
Linked SPL Document ID
ecd865ff-43cd-48a2-9b5c-dfbf386a88a8
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