Sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline drug. It is an acidic salt produced by neutralization of strong base and weak acid. When dissolved in water, it will be weakly alkaline and can neutralize gastric acid. It has a good curative effect on stomachache, acid regurgitation and heartburn caused by hyperacidity. At the same time, it can also effectively prevent diseases such as candida infection or fungal vaginitis. And the treatment of poisoning caused by certain drugs, such as barbiturates, salicylic acid, methanol, etc. However, it should be noted that this medicine is safe and effective under the guidance of a doctor and must not be used blindly. In addition, some irritating foods should be avoided to avoid causing adverse reactions such as belching, and sodium bicarbonate should not be taken continuously for more than 7 days.

The role of sodium bicarbonate tablets

1, neutralizing gastric acid

Sodium bicarbonate tablets have the effect of neutralizing gastric acid. Sodium bicarbonate is an absorbent antacid because it is weakly alkaline. After oral administration, it can quickly neutralize gastric acid, dissolve mucus and reduce the viscosity of digestive juice. In addition, sodium bicarbonate tablets act quickly, and can strengthen the contraction of gastrointestinal tract, which has the functions of strengthening stomach, inhibiting acid and stimulating appetite.

2, alkaline blood

Sodium bicarbonate tablets have the effect of alkalizing blood. It can also be neutralized by gastric acid, and the CO2 in the body is converted into HCO3- in the body, which is weakly alkaline. Therefore, it can be used to alkalize blood and is often used to correct acidosis. In addition, it can also prevent and treat diseases such as chronic renal insufficiency.

3. Alkalized urine

Sodium bicarbonate tablets can alkalize urine. It can also prevent kidney calculi's disease, urinary calculi and other diseases, further inhibit bacteria, reduce the damage of urate to renal function, and promote the excretion of uric acid, thus reducing the serum uric acid level. In addition, sodium bicarbonate tablets can also be used for hyperuricemia, which can improve the pH of urine and dissolve uric acid stones.