Sodium Bicarbonate
Uses
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in the treatment of stomach acidity,Heartburn, indigestion, intestinal ulcers and stomach ulcers.
How it Works
Sodium bicarbonate is known as an antacid. Sodium Bicarbonate works by neutralizing stomach acid.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Sodium Bicarbonate include the symptoms below;
Constipation,
Frequent urge to urinate
Sodium citrate
Uses
Sodium Citrate is used in the treatment of cough.
How it Works
Sodium citrate works to thin and loosens the mucus secretions in the nasal passageways, thus making it easier to cough out, relieving the cough.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Sodium citrate include the symptoms below;
Diarrhea,
Fluid loss.
Citric Acid
Uses
Citric Acid is used to prevent infections. Citric acid id also used for the treatment of urinary bladder calculi, Anticoagulation and Metabolic acidosis.
How it Works
Citric acid is known as an alkaliniser. Citric acid is used for the long-term maintenance of an alkaline urine which is necessary and in the management of chronic metabolic acidosis. Citric acid is also used to improve the efficacy of antioxidants. Citric acid also Possesses calcium chelating ability, lowering the coagulation factor activity, and it also exhibits the antioxidant action.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Citric Acid can include the symptoms below;
Irritation,
Abdominal pain,
Cough,
Shortness of breath,
Sore throat,
Redness,
Teeth erosion