SODAC INJECTION is indicated in treating metabolic acidosis and other conditions requiring systemic alkalinisation. It is also used to increase urinary pH to increase the solubility of certain weak acids, in treatment of certain intoxications to decrease renal absorption of the drug, severe diarrhoea accompanied by loss of bicarbonate, and poisoning by salicylates or methyl alcohol. SODAC INJECTION may also be used to treat patients who have taken too many tricyclic antidepressants only after other resuscitation methods have been attempted.

SODAC INJECTION contains Sodium bicarbonate, which acts as an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkaliser, reducing the acid in the blood. SODAC INJECTION helps reduce the amount of acid in the body after a heart attack in patients who have too much potassium in their blood or too much acid.

SODAC INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience specific common side effects, such as injection site reactions, irritability, muscle spasms, and low levels of potassium in the blood. You should talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of SODAC INJECTION in children. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

SODAC INJECTION is indicated in the treatment of metabolic acidosis caused due to diabetes, hepatitis, starvation, shock, cardiac arrest, renal insufficiency, severe dehydration, severe primary lactic acidosis, Addison’s disease or administration of acidic drugs and other conditions requiring systemic alkalinisation. It is also used to increase urinary pH to increase the solubility of certain weak acids, in treatment of certain intoxications to decrease renal absorption of the drug, severe diarrhoea accompanied by loss of bicarbonate, and poisoning by salicylates or methyl alcohol. SODAC INJECTION may also be used to treat patients who have taken too many tricyclic antidepressants only after other resuscitation methods have been attempted. SODAC INJECTION acts as an electrolyte replenisher and systemic alkaliser. Thereby reducing the acid in the blood. SODAC INJECTION helps reduce the amount of acid in the body after a heart attack in patients who have too much potassium in their blood or too much acid.

• Injection site reactions
• Irritability
• Muscle spasms
• Low levels of potassium in the blood

Do not take SODAC INJECTION if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have kidney failure, heart failure, high blood pressure, low blood calcium/potassium/chloride, high blood sodium/pH, kidney stones, fluid retention, or hypoventilation (breathing problems). Inform your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, oedema with sodium-retaining conditions, or renal insufficiency. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Stay hydrated.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. 
• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
• Include foods rich in nutrients and potassium.
• Eat small, frequent meals slowly if you have diarrhoea.