sodium bicarbonate

Frequently asked questions

What does Sodium Bicarbonate treat?

Sodium Bicarbonate (Sodium Bicarbonate) may be used to treat renal tubular acidosis, dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux, heart arrest, heartburn, hyperkalemia, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Sodium Bicarbonate rated?

pharmaranks gives Sodium Bicarbonate a composite score of 3.0 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Sodium Bicarbonate cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.15 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Potassium Chloride — about $0.04 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Sodium Bicarbonate?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Sodium Bicarbonate. To pay less, Sodium Bicarbonate is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Sodium Bicarbonate?

Sodium Bicarbonate is marketed by Hospira. You can see Hospira's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Sodium Bicarbonate a brand-name or generic drug?

Sodium Bicarbonate is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Sodium Bicarbonate. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Sodium Bicarbonate available over the counter?

No. Sodium Bicarbonate is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Sodium Bicarbonate come in?

Sodium Bicarbonate is currently marketed as injectable, solution, powder and tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Sodium Bicarbonate?

Sodium Bicarbonate is classified as osmotic laxative, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Sodium Bicarbonate FDA-registered?

Sodium Bicarbonate is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA077394. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Sodium Bicarbonate been recalled by the FDA?

Sodium Bicarbonate has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Sodium Bicarbonate a recall-safety score of 60/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.