Explore ANTI-EMPACHO · View product
ANTI-EMPACHO is an over-the-counter liquid antacid with sodium bicarbonate. Each bottle contains 8 fl oz (240 mL).
What the label says it does
For relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach and upset stomach due to these symptoms, as listed in Drug Facts.
Active ingredient and amount
| Active ingredient per 15 mL | Sodium bicarbonate 525 mg (6.25 mEq) |
|---|---|
| Sodium per 15 mL | 144 mg |
| Contents per bottle | 8 fl oz (240 mL) |
| Purpose | Antacid |
The bicarbonate amount and sodium amount are different facts. Read each with its unit and reference volume: 15 mL. The brand name does not expand the uses listed in Drug Facts.
Five sections to review
- Active ingredient and purpose.
- Labeled uses.
- Warnings and interactions.
- Directions and age restrictions.
- Other information and inactive ingredients.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years and older: 1 tablespoonful (15 mL), 2 or 3 times a day. Do not use in children under 12. Follow the label on the package you receive and do not exceed the maximum recommended dose in 24 hours. Do not use the maximum dose for more than 2 weeks except under a physician’s advice and supervision.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you take prescription medicines, have abdominal pain, nausea or other symptoms of appendicitis, or follow a sodium-restricted diet. Antacids may interact with certain prescription medicines. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. For accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Explore ANTI-EMPACHO · View product
Source: Drug Facts — product label. Always check the package you receive.
Two amounts, two facts
Do the 525 mg bicarbonate and 144 mg sodium add together?
No. These are different facts for the same 15 mL: sodium bicarbonate 525 mg (6.25 mEq) as the active ingredient, and sodium 144 mg under other information. They are not counted as 669 mg of bicarbonate or sodium.
Which symptoms does Drug Facts cover?
The label lists relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach and upset stomach due to these symptoms. The ANTI-EMPACHO name does not extend those uses to every cause of abdominal pain or describe it as a laxative or detox.
