ARM AND HAMMER BAKING SODA- sodium bicarbonate powder, for solution

Arm and Hammer Baking Soda by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Arm and Hammer Baking Soda by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Church & Dwight Co., Inc.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Active ingredient

Sodium Bicarbonate 100%

PURPOSE

Purpose

Antacid

Skin Protectant

USES

Antacid Uses relieves:

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

                                                                                                                                                                                             

Skin Protectant Uses

• temporarily protects and helps relieve minor skin irritation and itching due to:
  
• • poison ivy, oak and sumac
  • insect bites

WARNINGS

Antacid Warnings

Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium-restricted diet.
                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skin Protectant Warnings

When using this product

• do not get into eyes
• in some cases, soaking too long may overdry

ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST

Antacid

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking a prescription drug.  Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.

Do not administer to children under age 5.

STOMACH WARNING:  TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT TAKE UNTIL POWDER IS COMPLETELY DISSOLVED.  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO TAKE THIS PRODUCT WHEN OVERLY FULL FROM FOOD OR DRINK.  Consult a doctor if severe stomach pain occurs after taking this product.

Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks.

                                                                                                                                                                                        

Skin Protectant
Stop use and ask a doctor if

• condition worsens
• symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Antacid 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
  • three 1/2 teaspoons if you are over 60 years
• do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks.

Other information

• each 1/2 teaspoon contains 616mg sodium

                                                                                                                                                                                    


Skin Protectant 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

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

        ARM and HAMMER
THE STANDARD OF PURITY

PURE Baking Soda
America's #1 Trusted Baking Soda Brand

Hundreds of uses like:
Natural Cleaning for Your Whole Kitchen

NET WT. 2 LB. (907g)

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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

ARM AND HAMMER BAKING SODA 
sodium bicarbonate powder, for solution

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 10237-589
Route of Administration	ORAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO) (BICARBONATE ION - UNII:HN1ZRA3Q20)	SODIUM BICARBONATE	1 g  in 1 g

Product Characteristics
Color	white	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 10237-589-08	227 g in 1 CARTON
2	NDC: 10237-589-01	454 g in 1 CARTON
3	NDC: 10237-589-02	907 g in 1 CARTON
4	NDC: 10237-589-04	1810 g in 1 CARTON
5	NDC: 10237-589-13	6120 g in 1 BAG

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part331	01/01/2000

Labeler - Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (001211952)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.		785302451	api manufacture, manufacture

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.		097622153	manufacture, api manufacture