Arm And Hammer Baking Soda Powder
FDA Label NDC 10237-591

Drug Facts

Sodium Bicarbonate 100%

Skin Protectant

Antacid

Uses

temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to:

• poison ivy, oak, sumac
• insect bites

relieves:

• heartburn • sour stomach • acid indigestion • and upset stomach due to these symptoms

Warnings

Do not administer to children under age 5

• do not get in eyes
• in some cases, soaking too long may overdry skin
• do not take more then the maximum dose in a 24-hour period
• do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks

• condition worsens
• symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

symptoms last more than 2 weeks.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

• adults and children 2 years of age and over:

For use as a paste:

• add enough water to the sodium bicarbonate to form a paste
• apply to the affected area of the skin as needed, or as directed by a doctor
• children under 2 years: ask a doctor

For use as a soak in the bath

• dissolve 1 to 2 cups in a tub of warm water
• soak for 10 to 30 minutes as needed, or as directed by a doctor
• pat dry (do not rub) to keep a thin layer on the skin
• children under 2 years: ask a doctor

For use as a compress or wet dressing

• add sodium bicarbonate to water to make a mixture in a container
• soak a clean, soft cloth in the mixture
• apply cloth loosely to affected area for 15-30 minutes
• repeat as needed or as directed by a doctor
• discard mixture after each use
• children under 2 years: ask a doctor
• add 1/2 teaspoon to 1/2 glass (4 fl. oz.) of water every 2 hours, or as directed by physician. Dissolve completely in water. Accurately measure 1/2 teaspoon. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE. See Warnings.
• do not take more than the following amounts in 24 hours:
• seven 1/2 teaspoons
• three 1/2 teaspoons if you are over 60 years

• a sodium restricted diet

• presently taking a prescription drug. Anatacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

STOMACH WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT TAKE UNTIL POWDER IS COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO TAKE THIS PRODUCT WHEN OVERLY FULL FROM FOOD OR DRINK. Consult a doctor if severe stomach pain occurs after taking this product.

• each 1/2 teaspoon contains: 656mg sodium.

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