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.
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.
- 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.
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.

