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Old Wives’ Remedies

The household handbook

Bicarbonate of soda for indigestion

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid, but ask a pharmacist rather than guessing a dose.

Evidence: Used as an antacid medicine; dosing needs professional adviceImportant limitationProfessional review pending

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