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Alkalinizing Agents

Alkalinizing agents are used to treat conditions associated with a low pH in the body. Some medications can work to treat gout and kidney stones by neutralizing uric acid in the blood and urine to keep down inflammation of the joints, and to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney. Others like sodium bicarbonate are available without a prescription to ease heartburn and acid indigestion.

Why are alkalinizing agents prescribed?

  1. Heartburn (78%)
  2. Kidney Stones (9%)
  3. Gout (9%)
  4. Calcium Deficiency (4%)
  5. Metabolic Acidosis (0%)
  6. Gas (0%)
  7. Leukemia (0%)

Key takeaways

Alkalinizing agents are used to treat conditions with increased acid, like heartburn. They also have other uses, such as managing gout and kidney stones. These medications work by neutralizing excess acid in your body. Alkalinizing agents come in different forms, including oral tablets and liquids. Examples include sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate (Tums), and potassium citrate / sodium citrate / citric acid (Tricitrates). You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Alkalinizing Agents medications
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Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid. It is used to treat acid indigestion and heartburn caused by too much acid in the stomach.
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE; MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE; SIMETHICONE treats occasional heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, or other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It may also be used to treat symptoms of gas, such as fullness, pressure, and bloating. It works by making it easier to pass gas through your digestive tract and exit your body. It belongs to a group of medications called antacids.
CALCIUM increases calcium levels in your body. Calcium is a mineral that plays an important role in building strong bones and maintaining heart health.
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Tums

as low as$8
CALCIUM CARBONATE treats heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, or other conditions caused by too much stomach acid. It works by reducing the amount of acid in the stomach. It belongs to a group of medications called antacids. It may also be used to increase calcium levels in your body. Calcium is a mineral that plays an important role in building strong bones and maintaining heart health.
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Sodium Bicarbonate is part of the Alkalinizing Agents and Pet Medications classes and treats Pet Meds and Metabolic Acidosis. Alkalinizing agents are used to treat conditions associated with a low pH in the body. Some medications can work to treat gout and kidney stones by neutralizing uric acid in the blood and urine to keep down inflammation of the joints, and to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney. Others like sodium bicarbonate are available without a prescription to ease heartburn and acid indigestion. Pet meds are prescription and over-the-counter medicines for dogs, cats, and other animals. They treat animal-only conditions and those also found in humans, and come in forms and dosages specifically for pets. Sodium Bicarbonate is only available as a generic drug.
POTASSIUM CITRATE; SODIUM CITRATE; CITRIC ACID prevents and treats high acid levels in your body. It may also be used to help prevent gout or kidney stones, conditions caused by high uric acid levels. It works by decreasing the amount of acid in your body.
POTASSIUM CITRATE; CITRIC ACID prevents and treats high acid levels in your body. It may also be used to help prevent gout or kidney stones, conditions caused by high uric acid levels. It works by decreasing the amount of acid in your body.
SODIUM CITRATE; CITRIC ACID prevents and treats high acid levels in your body. It may also be used to help prevent gout or kidney stones, conditions caused by high uric acid levels. It works by decreasing the amount of acid in your body.
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Cytra-3

as low as$53
POTASSIUM CITRATE; SODIUM CITRATE; CITRIC ACID prevents and treats high acid levels in your body. It may also be used to help prevent gout or kidney stones, conditions caused by high uric acid levels. It works by decreasing the amount of acid in your body.
Cidatrine TM is only available as a brand name drug.
Tham is only available as a brand name drug.
Alka-Seltzer is part of the Alkalinizing Agents class and treats Heartburn. Alkalinizing agents are used to treat conditions associated with a low pH in the body. Some medications can work to treat gout and kidney stones by neutralizing uric acid in the blood and urine to keep down inflammation of the joints, and to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney. Others like sodium bicarbonate are available without a prescription to ease heartburn and acid indigestion. Alka-Seltzer is only available as a brand name drug.
Rolaids is part of the Alkalinizing Agents class and treats Heartburn. Alkalinizing agents are used to treat conditions associated with a low pH in the body. Some medications can work to treat gout and kidney stones by neutralizing uric acid in the blood and urine to keep down inflammation of the joints, and to prevent the formation of stones in the kidney. Others like sodium bicarbonate are available without a prescription to ease heartburn and acid indigestion. Rolaids is only available as a brand name drug.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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