Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet

Composition of Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet

Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet contains Sodium Bicarbonate (500mg). It belongs to the Antacid / H2 blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet

Sodocel EC-500 Tablet is used in the treatment of acidity.

Key benefits

• Works within minutes
• Useful for occasional heartburn

How Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet works

Sodocel EC-500 Tablet works primarily by providing a source of bicarbonate ions to the body. Sodocel EC-500 Tablet neutralizes the acidity in stomach, providing relief from the discomfort of acid reflux or heartburn. It can help temporarily increase the pH of the blood, making it less acidic. This property can be useful in certain medical situations, such as metabolic acidosis, where the body becomes too acidic due to conditions like kidney dysfunction or severe dehydration. Sodocel EC-500 Tablet may also help in cases where the urine needs to be less acidic, such as when trying to promote the excretion of certain drugs or when managing certain urinary tract conditions.

How to take Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sodocel EC-500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe loose motions or constipation and disturb the body's salt balance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet

Most side effects of Sodocel Ec are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Constipation
• Loose motions
• Chalky taste
• Flatulence

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

This is for short-term relief. See a doctor if you need it most days for more than a couple of weeks. Seek urgent care for chest pain that spreads to the arm or jaw, comes with sweating or breathlessness — do not assume it is acidity. Antacids interfere with the absorption of many other medicines. Take them at least two hours apart from anything else.

Do not take Sodocel Ec if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Magnesium-containing antacids are avoided in significant kidney disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, iron, and several antibiotics — separate them by at least two hours.

How to store Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Sodocel Ec 500 Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

CELERA PHARMA PRVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antacid

Drug class:

Antacid / H2 blocker