Indications & Usage - Treatment of Metabolic Acidosis
Dosage & administration -
The dose of Sodium Bicarbonate will be different for different patients.
Usual adult dose for moderate metabolic acidosis is 325 to 2000 mg orally 1 to 4 times a day. (Patients younger than 60 yr. of age, max dose 16g/day; patients older than 60 yr. of age max dose 8 g/day).
One gram provides 11.9 mEq (mmol) each of sodium & bicarbonate.
