Pronunciation: SOE-dee-um bye-KAR-bo-nate/SIT-rik AS-id/sye-METH-i-kone
Generic Name: Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone
Brand Name: EZ Gas II
Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets are used for:
Relieving indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, upset stomach, or gas.
Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets are an antacid and antiflatulent combination. It works by neutralizing stomach acid, which helps relieve upset stomach. It also breaks up gas bubbles, which makes gas easier to eliminate.
Do NOT use Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets
- you have appendicitis or a blockage of your bowel or esophagus
- you are on a low-salt diet
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets:
Some medical conditions may interact with Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of stomach or intestinal bleeding
- if you have congestive heart failure, swelling, liver problems, kidney problems, a decrease in the amount of urination, or rectal bleeding from an unknown cause
- if you have pregnancy-induced high blood pressure
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Aluminum salts (eg, aluminum hydroxide) because the risk of bone or muscle pain, mental or mood changes, and seizures may be increased
- Anorexiants (eg, phentermine) or sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets
- Lithium because its effectiveness may be decreased by Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets:
Use Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets by mouth with or without food.
- Place half of the contents of 1 packet on the back of the tongue and wash down with a half ounce (15 mL) of water. Repeat with the remaining contents of the packet.
- If you take azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole), cephalosporins (eg, cefdinir), iron (eg, ferrous sulfate), or tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets.
- If you miss taking a dose of Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets.
Important safety information:
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use more frequently than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 2 weeks or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets has sodium in it. Include this when you count your daily intake of sodium.
- Use Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 6 years old without first checking with your doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets while you are pregnant. It is not known if Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets are found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black, tarry stools; headache; irritability; muscle rigidity; nausea; vomiting; weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion, possibly leading to coma; muscle twitching or tremors; nausea; numbness or tingling in the face or extremities; seizures; vomiting.
Proper storage of Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets:
Store Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets are to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Sodium Bicarbonate/Citric Acid/Simethicone Effervescent Granule Packets. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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