{"product_id":"sodio-bicarbonato-sella-500-mg-1000-compresse","title":"SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA 500 MG - 1000 TABLETS","description":"\u003cb\u003eSODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA 500 mg tablets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sodium bicarbonate\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat it is and what it is used for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Short-term treatment of gastric hyperacidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA contains the active ingredient sodium bicarbonate belonging to the antacid class. \u003cbr\u003eThis medicine is indicated for the short-term treatment of excessive stomach acid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after a short time of treatment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhat you need to know before taking the medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eDo not take SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to sodium bicarbonate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);\u003cbr\u003e - if you suffer from severe kidney problems (severe renal failure);\u003cbr\u003e - if you have an increase in blood pH caused by breathing problems (respiratory alkalosis);\u003cbr\u003e - if you have low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcaemia, due to an increased risk of tetany);\u003cbr\u003e - if you have low levels of chloride in your blood (hypochloraemia) caused by taking medicines such as diuretics (see section other medicines and SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA) or by the loss of excessive quantities of chloride following vomiting or other practices such as continuous gastrointestinal suction; \u003cbr\u003e- if the person who is to take this medicine is under 12 years of age;\u003cbr\u003e - if you are pregnant (see section Pregnancy and breast-feeding).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWarnings and precautions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Use this medicine with caution and inform your doctor in the following cases:\u003cbr\u003e - if you suffer or have suffered from serious heart problems (congestive heart failure);\u003cbr\u003e - if you suffer from kidney problems (renal impairment);\u003cbr\u003e - if you have problems urinating or do not produce urine at all (oliguria or anuria);\u003cbr\u003e - if you have high blood pressure (hypertension);\u003cbr\u003e - if you suffer from liver problems (liver cirrhosis);\u003cbr\u003e - if you use anti-inflammatory medicines (corticosteroids);\u003cbr\u003e - if you are on a low-sodium diet (for example in some cases of congestive heart failure, renal impairment, hypertension); \u003cbr\u003e- if you suffer from fluid retention caused by sodium retention (may be due to diseases such as liver cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, kidney failure, toxemia or pregnancy);\u003cbr\u003e - if you produce low levels of stomach acid, as this may decrease the effectiveness of the medicine and increase its absorption into the blood;\u003cbr\u003e - if you have low levels of potassium in your blood, in this case you will need to periodically monitor your heart function and the levels of mineral salts (electrolytes) in your blood;\u003cbr\u003e - if you suffer from inflammation of the stomach or small intestine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This medicine contains 137 mg sodium (main component of table salt) per tablet. This is equivalent to 6.8% of the maximum recommended daily dietary intake for an adult.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eChildren and adolescents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA should NOT be taken by children under 12 years of age\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eInteractions with other medicinal products\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.\u003cbr\u003e Sodium bicarbonate can alter the pH of the stomach and urine, thus altering the absorption and elimination processes of many drugs\u003cbr\u003e If you need to take other medicines in addition to SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA, wait at least 2 hours between the two doses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA may modify the absorption or elimination of other medicines taken at the same time, reducing their effectiveness. Pay particular attention and inform your doctor if you are taking:\u003cbr\u003e - medicines used against fungal infections such as \u003cb\u003eitraconazole\u003c\/b\u003e , \u003cb\u003eketoconazole\u003c\/b\u003e ;\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eatazanavir\u003c\/b\u003e , a medicine used for AIDS;\u003cbr\u003e - medicines used against bacterial infections such as \u003cb\u003ecefpodoxime proxetil\u003c\/b\u003e , \u003cb\u003emethenamine\u003c\/b\u003e , and \u003cb\u003etetracyclines\u003c\/b\u003e (especially \u003cb\u003edoxycycline\u003c\/b\u003e );\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eiron\u003c\/b\u003e supplements; \u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003easpirin\u003c\/b\u003e , a medicine used to relieve pain and inflammation;\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003echlorpropamide\u003c\/b\u003e , a medicine used for diabetes;\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003elithium\u003c\/b\u003e , a medicine used for mental problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA may increase the effect and toxicity of other medicines taken at the same time. Take special care and inform your doctor if you are taking:\u003cbr\u003e - medicines used to treat heart problems such as \u003cb\u003equinidine\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eflecainide\u003c\/b\u003e ;\u003cbr\u003e - medicines used for weight control based on \u003cb\u003eamphetamine\u003c\/b\u003e and derivatives;\u003cbr\u003e - medicines used for asthma and other breathing problems such as \u003cb\u003eephedrine\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epseudoephedrine\u003c\/b\u003e ;\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003ememantine\u003c\/b\u003e , used to treat Alzheimer's disease;\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003emecamylamine\u003c\/b\u003e , used to control high blood pressure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBe careful if you are taking medicines that increase urine production (diuretics) such as \u003cb\u003ebumetamide\u003c\/b\u003e , \u003cb\u003eethacrynic acid\u003c\/b\u003e , \u003cb\u003efurosemide\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ethiazides\u003c\/b\u003e , because they may lead to the elimination of potassium and cause an increase in blood pH (metabolic alkalosis).\u003cbr\u003e Take this medicine with caution if you are taking corticosteroid anti-inflammatory medicines, as an increase in sodium levels in your body may occur.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePossible side effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like all medicines, SODIUM BICARBONATE SELLA can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u003cbr\u003e The following side effects may occur:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNot known\u003c\/b\u003e (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):\u003cbr\u003e - allergic and anaphylactic reactions such as hives and obstruction of the airways (bronchospasm);\u003cbr\u003e - stomach ache, vomiting, flatulence, and stomach lesions; \u003cbr\u003e- swelling due to fluid accumulation (edema), especially in elderly patients and in the presence of heart or kidney failure;\u003cbr\u003e - metabolic alkalosis, especially in patients with renal insufficiency, which manifests itself with symptoms such as:\u003cbr\u003e shortness of breath, muscle weakness due to potassium deficiency, excessive increase in muscle tone, muscle spasms and stiffness (tetany);\u003cbr\u003e - excessive increase in the amount of sodium in the blood (hypernatremia);\u003cbr\u003e - accumulation of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema);\u003cbr\u003e - reduction of blood pumped by the heart (cardiac output);\u003cbr\u003e - reduction of blood pressure (hypotension);\u003cbr\u003e - accumulation of fluid in the brain (cerebral edema);\u003cbr\u003e - loss of blood in the head (intracranial hemorrhage);\u003cbr\u003e - excessive increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the blood (hypercapnia).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eReporting of side effects\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: \u003cu\u003ehttps:\/\/www.aifa.gov.it\/content\/segnalazionireazioni-avverse\u003c\/u\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.","brand":"SELLA SRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52478086545742,"sku":"029816028","price":31.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/6214\/9710\/files\/029816028.jpg?v=1768770231","url":"https:\/\/farmaspeed.it\/en-eu\/products\/sodio-bicarbonato-sella-500-mg-1000-compresse","provider":"Farmaspeed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}