sodium bicarbonate

sodium bicarbonate
sodium bicarbonate n a white crystalline weakly alkaline salt NaHCO3 used in baking powders and in medicine esp. as an antacid called also baking soda, bicarb, bicarbonate of soda, sodium acid carbonate

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a salt of sodium that neutralizes acid and is used to treat stomach and digestive disorders, acidosis, and sodium deficiency. It is administered by mouth or injection; high doses may cause digestive upsets. See also antacid.

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[USP] the monosodium salt of carbonic acid, NaHCO3, used as an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkalizer, administered by intravenous injection or infusion. It is also administered orally as a gastric antacid and urinary alkalizer, and is applied topically in solution to wash the nose, mouth, or vagina, and as a cleansing enema; sometimes used in solution as a dressing for minor burns. Called also baking soda and bicarbonate of soda.

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