What is Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid and Aspirin?
This complex is employed in alleviating pain, inflammation and neutralizing stomach acid and is effective in the treatment of heartburn and discomfort.
What is the interaction of this combination?
Aspirin will reduce inflammation and pain, Citric Acid and Sodium Bicarbonate will counteract stomach acid, and therefore relieve pain in the stomach.
How about the side effects of Aspirin, Citric Acid, and Sodium Bicarbonate?
Side effects can be constituted of stomach irritation, bloating, or nausea. With the protracted use, bleeding or ulcers may occur in the gastrointestinal tract.
Are Aspirin, Citric Acid, and Sodium Bicarbonate applicable in heartburn?
Yes, such a mixture may be used to treat heartburn cancelling the stomach acid and alleviating pain.
What is the mode of administration of Aspirin, Citric Acid, and Sodium Bicarbonate?
Use as prescribed by your doctor, mostly with a glass of water. Take care of what your physician says to do.
Is such a combination safe pregnancy-wise?
It may not be safe to take this combination during pregnancy since there are stages during pregnancy as well in which aspirin is not required. Consult your doctor before taking this combination during pregnancy.
Is it possible to take this combination with other drugs?
Do not take this combination with other medicines especially those that have a blood thinning effect or any other gastrointestinal medication without checking with your healthcare provider.
What is the policy in case of the Aspirin, Citric Acid and Sodium Bicarbonate dose is missed?
You are not to take too late or you are going to get the next dose and then miss it. Do not double up on doses.
What is the effect of Aspirin, Citric Acid, and Sodium Bicarbonate on stomach ulcers?
The combination is beneficial in eliminating ulcer symptoms such as stomach acid neutralization and inflammation, although under medical supervision.
Is Aspirin, Citric Acid, and Sodium Bicarbonate efficacious in the long-term?
This are not normally advised to be taken over a long period because they are likely to have side effects like ulcers in the stomach or bleeding. Always check with your doctor when taking overtime.
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG