Arm and Hammer Baking Soda

Drug Facts

Sodium Bicarbonate 100%

Skin Protectant

Uses

temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to:

• poison ivy, oak, sumac
• insect bites

Warnings

• adults and children 2 years of age and over:

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

Antacid

relieves:

• heartburn • sour stomach • acid indigestion • and upset stomach due to these symptoms

Do not administer to children under age 5

• 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 EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE. See Warnings.
• 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

• each 1/2 teaspoon contains: 656mg sodium.

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NET WT. 1 LB. (453 g)

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