| Drug Name |
Potassium bicarbonate |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01807 |
| Description |
Potassium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline, slightly alkaline and salty substance. It is produced by the passage of carbon dioxide through an aqueous potassium carbonate solution. It is used in medicine as an antacid.[T141] It is registered in the FDA under the section of suitable, safe and effective ingredients for OTC antacids.[L1836] This FDA denomination classifies potassium bicarbonate as a GRAS ingredient.[L1837] |
| Indications and Usage |
Potassium bicarbonate is used as an antacid, electrolyte replenisher and potassium supplement. It can also be used as an excipient in drug formulations.[L1837] An antacid is a medication used to neutralize gastric acid in a short timeframe after ingestion and the effect is soon overcome by meal-stimulated acid secretion.[A32214] |
| Marketing Status |
approved |
| ATC Code |
Not Available |
| DrugBank ID |
DB11098
|
| KEGG ID |
D02077
|
| MeSH ID |
C026329
|
| PubChem ID |
516893
|
| TTD Drug ID |
Not Available
|
| NDC Product Code |
51801-011; 51801-012; 51801-013; 51801-014; 51801-005; 51801-007; 51801-001; 0245-5326; 51801-006 |
| UNII |
HM5Z15LEBN
|
| Synonyms |
potassium bicarbonate | potassium hydrocarbonate | KHCO3 |
