Sobisis 500mg Tablet (Sodium bicarbonate 500mg)

Sobisis Tablet is used as an antacid that helps in neutralizing stomach acid during indigestion and heartburn. It works by increasing the pH of your blood and urine, which corrects metabolic acidosis (high acid levels in your body).

Sobisis Tablet is available on prescription in oral, injection and ear drop forms. The tablet form is used as an antacid which helps in neutralizing stomach acid during indigestion and heartburn. Injection form is used in the treatment of metabolic acidosis resulting from many clinical conditions. The ear drop form is used to soften the dry and hardened ear wax.

Sobisis Tablet may cause some side effects like dry mouth, increased thirst; or urinating more than usual. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a long time.

Sobisis Tablet is not recommended in children below 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you have any stomach, kidney or liver troubles before taking this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Major & minor side effects for Sobisis Tablet

Headache

Nausea or Vomiting

Muscle pain or twitching

Slow breathing

Increased thirst

Stomach cramps

Frequent urge to urinate

Loss of appetite

Unpleasant taste

Mood or mental changes

Unsual tiredness or weakness

Flatulence (Passing of gas)

What is it prescribed for?

Metabolic Acidosis

Sobisis Tablet is used in the treatment of an excess acidic condition of the body resulting from many clinical conditions such as severe dehydration, kidney dysfunction, severe diarrhoea, heart problems, etc.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

Sobisis Tablet is used in the treatment of a diabetes complication called Diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition of a buildup of acids (ketones) in the blood.

Urine alkalinization

Sobisis Tablet is used for urine alkalinization which helps to increase the excretion of toxic substances from your kidneys.

Indigestion

Indigestion is a condition characterised by stomach discomfort, such as a burning sensation, bloating, nausea, or feeling full too soon after starting to eat. By decreasing the amount of acid in your stomach, Sobisis Tablet treats indigestion and thereby provides relief from its symptoms. Sobisis Tablet also relieves excess gas by breaking trapped gas and allowing it to pass easily.

Hyperkalemia

 Sobisis Tablet  is used to correct the blood potassium levels in hyperkalemia (Increased blood potassium levels).

Allergy

Avoid taking Sobisis Tablet if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Hypertension

Hypertension is an increase in blood pressure. Sobisis Tablet is not recommended if you have high blood pressure as it may worsen your condition.

Aldosteronism

Aldosteronism (a condition caused due to overproduction of a hormone, Aldosterone). Sobisis Tablet is not recommended if you have Aldosteronism as it may cause major side effects.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known whether Sobisis Tablet is harmful to the foetus. However, this medicine may create fluid buildup in your body, which can lead to other problems. If you are pregnant, do not use this medication without consulting your doctor.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Sobisis Tablet passes into breast milk. Hence, if you are breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Sodium and water retention

Sobisis Tablet can cause sodium and water retention, resulting in hypernatremia (high level of sodium in your blood), hypokalemia (low blood potassium levels), and worsening of congestive heart failure/heart attack. Hence, take this medicine with caution if you have any preexisting conditions.

Kidney impairment

Sobisis Tablet should be used with caution if you have kidney problems. Long term use of this medicine can lead to progressive kidney damage.

Liver impairment

Sobisis Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems as this medicine may damage your liver further leading to side effects.

Missed Dose

Oral Form: If you have missed taking Sobisis Tablet at a scheduled time, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the dose. Avoid taking two doses together at once to make up for the missed one.

Parenteral Form: Since Sobisis Tablet is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Ear drops: If you have forgotten to take this medicine at a scheduled time, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the dose. Avoid taking two doses together at once to make up for the missed one

Overdose

Oral Form: Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment in case you suspect an overdose of Sobisis Tablet.

Parenteral Form: Since this medicine is given in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Eardrop: Do not use it more than the prescribed dose as it may lead to ear irritation. Seek immediate medical attention in case of overdose.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Dolutegravir

Aspirin (low dose)

Gatifloxacin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Oral Form: Take Sobisis Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended.

Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects.

Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Parenteral Form: Sobisis Tablet is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine.

Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to your doctor before receiving this medicine.

Ear drops: Sobisis Tablet should be used as prescribed by your doctor, follow all the instructions present in the package leaflet.