Blood Lactate (Exercise) - Pruscino CL, Ross ML, Gregory JR, Savage B, Flanagan TR Effects of sodium bicarbonate, caffeine, and their combination on repeated 200-m freestyle performance Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. (2008 Apr) Take Sodium Bicarbonate on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. What should I do if I have forgotten to take this medicine? DO NOT double a dose under any circumstances. Teeth Whitening - Soparkar P, Newman MB Effects of a Baking Soda Gum on extrinsic dental stain: results of a longitudinal 4-week assessment Compend Contin Educ Dent. (2001 Jul) The dose your doctor or pharmacist advises may be different to the doses given in this leaflet. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist’s instructions when taking any medicines.

Antacids can affect how well other medicines work, so do not take other medicines within 2 to 4 hours of taking an antacid.When taken with sodium bicarbonate, large doses of calcium from your diet, medications, or supplements can rarely cause a serious problem called milk-alkali syndrome. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using calcium products safely while you are using this medication. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: dizziness, muscle aches/spasms, mental/mood changes (such as confusion, irritability, memory problems), vomiting, weakness, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine). The means of consuming bicarbonate is important, as excessively high doses or rapid ingestion can cause gastric upset due to a reaction between bicarbonate and stomach acid. Bicarbonate should be sipped slowly over a period of a few minutes with a moderate amount of water (500 mL), and the first time bicarbonate is used a half-dose should be ingested to assess tolerance.

Serum Bicarbonate - Vanhatalo A, McNaughton LR, Siegler J, Jones AM Effect of induced alkalosis on the power-duration relationship of "all-out" exercise Med Sci Sports Exerc. (2010 Mar) If you currently are pregnant or breast-feeding or are planning to become pregnant or to start breast-feeding, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. Always askyour doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Anaerobic Capacity - Siegler JC, McNaughton LR, Midgley AW, Keatley S, Hillman A Metabolic alkalosis, recovery and sprint performance Int J Sports Med. (2010 Nov)

Directions

How do I take this medicine? Take Sodium Bicarbonate exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.