Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Bicarbonate
1	Formula ----------------------- Molecular Weight	------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 84.01
2	Synonym	Sodabicarb
3	Physical Property	Physical state Crystalline powder or Granules Colour White Odour Odourless Taste Characteristics Solubility Soluble in water ( 1 in 20 ) and practically insoluble in alcohol .
4	Chemical Property
5	Incompatibility
6	Uses	i)                    It is used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis                   ( increase in  acidity ) because it is an electrolyte replenisher and systemic allkalinising agent . ii)                   It is used in  diarrhea because it is an electrolyte replenisher and systemic allkalinising agent iii)                 It is used in acute poisioning from acidic drug because it is an electrolyte replenisher and systemic allkalinising agent . iv)                 It is used as eye lotion . v)                  It is used as ear drops . vi)                 It is used as antacid to relief dyspepsia .
7	Side Effect	Administration by mouth it can cause stomach cramps , flatulence . Large quantity may cause alkalosis and vertigo , jerky and muscular movement etc .
8	Storage	It is stored in well closed container .