Uses
Uses
- temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to: poison ivy, oak, sumac and insect bites
Uses relieves:
- heartburn
- acid indigestion
- sour stomach
- and upset stomach due to these symptoms
Warnings
Warnings
When using this product
- do not get in eyes
- in some cases, soaking too long may overdry skin
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium-restricted diet.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
Directions
Adults and children 2 years of age and older:
For use as a paste
- 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
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 or three 1/2 teaspoons if you are over 60 years
- do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks
