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Sodium Bicarbonate OTC

Sodium Bicarbonate OTC Dosage

Shifali Patel, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Shifali Patel, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on January 26, 2022

The average cost for 180 tablets of 650mg of Sodium Bicarbonate OTC is $6.66 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 18.48% off the average retail price of $8.17.

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Dosage

Quantity

Price as low as

Price per unit

325mg

180 tablets

$12.95

$0.07

650mg

180 tablets

$6.66

$0.04

Typical dosage for Sodium Bicarbonate OTC

Each product has specific instructions for use. To make sure you’re using Sodium Bicarbonate OTC products correctly, refer to the product’s administration directions and talk to your provider or pharmacist.

Sodium bicarbonate 650 mg

  • Adults age 60 and older: Take 1 to 2 tablets by mouth every 4 hours, with a maximum of 12 tablets in a 24-hour period.
  • Adults age 59 and younger: Take 1 to 4 tablets by mouth every 4 hours, with a maximum of 24 tablets in a 24-hour period.

Sodium bicarbonate 325 mg

  • Adults age 60 and older: Take 2 to 4 tablets by mouth every 4 hours, with a maximum of 24 tablets in a 24-hour period.
  • Adults age 59 and younger: Take 2 to 8 tablets by mouth every 4 hours, with a maximum of 48 tablets in a 24-hour period.

Alka Seltzer Heartburn

Each tablet of Alka Seltzer Heartburn contains anhydrous citric acid 1000 mg and sodium bicarbonate 1940 mg.

  • Adults 60 years and older: Fully dissolve 2 tablets in water and take by mouth every 4 hours as needed, with a maximum of 4 tablets in a 24-hour period.
  • Adults and children 12 to 59 years old: Fully dissolve 2 tablets in water and take by mouth every 4 hours as needed, with a maximum of 8 tablets in a 24-hour period.
  • Children under 12 years old: Ask a doctor.

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