However, an alkaline salt, such as sodium bicarbonate, may be added to soda water to reduce its acidity.
Alginic acid and sodium bicarbonate are listed as inactive ingredients.
Modalities that have had success include administration of a beta-sympathomimetic agent, and administration of a sodium load (often in the form of hypertonic sodium bicarbonate).
In addition, sodium bicarbonate is indicated in severe diarrhea, where large amounts of bicarbonate may be lost.
His extinguisher used the reaction between sodium bicarbonate solution and sulfuric acid to expel pressurized water onto a fire.
Many patients take sodium bicarbonate to combat this.
Metabolic acidosis is treated by administering sodium bicarbonate.
Lactic acidosis is initially treated with sodium bicarbonate, although high doses are not recommended, as this may increase intracellular acidosis.
