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Arm and Hammer Baking Soda

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

USES
WARNINGS
ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST
DIRECTIONS FOR USE

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Sodium Bicarbonate 100%

Purpose

Antacid

USES

Antacid Uses relieves:

heartburn
acid indigestion
sour stomach
upset stomach due to these symptoms

Skin Protectant Uses

temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to:
- poison ivy, oak and sumac
- insect bites

WARNINGS

Antacid Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium-restricted diet.

Skin Protectant Warnings

When using this product

do not get into eyes
in some cases, soaking too long may overdry

ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

Antacid

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Do not administer to children under age 5.

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.

Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks.

Skin Protectant
Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Antacid Directions

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 take more than the following amounts in 24 hours:
- seven 1/2 teaspoons
- three 1/2 teaspoons if you are over 60 years
do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks.

each 1/2 teaspoon contains 616mg sodium

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

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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NET WT. 2 LB. (907g)

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