Sodium bicarbonate is an essential ingredient across a range of pharmaceutical and medical applications, valued for its precise buffering and alkalising properties. WE Soda produces pharma grade sodium bicarbonate to the stringent purity standards required by the pharmaceutical industry.
End uses
Antacids and oral OTC medication
Over the counter medication such as antacids use sodium bicarbonate to neutralise stomach acid and provide rapid relief from heartburn and indigestion.
Haemodialysis solutions
Sodium bicarbonate is used as a buffering agent in dialysate solutions to correct metabolic acidosis in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Toothpaste and oral care
The natural whitening properties of sodium bicarbonate is used in toothpaste and other products. It softens plaque on the tooth surface making it easier to brush away.
Dispersible tablets
Sodium bicarbonate helps produce the carbon dioxide that is released when the tablet comes into contact with water. This creates the effervescence in vitamins and aspirin.
