Sodium and potassium content of liquid antacids.
Sodium and potassium contents of 37 commercially available liquid antacid preparations were estimated. Only nine preparations had sodium content below 60 mmol/L. The potassium content was below 1 mmol/L in 26 preparations. We conclude that caution should be exercised in selecting liquid antacid preparations in whom critically ill patients for electrolyte overload could prove harmful.
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Department of Experimental Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.
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Dhawan
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Bambery
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D000863:Antacids / Q000737:chemistry*; D004304:Dosage Forms; D011188:Potassium / Q000032:analysis*; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis*
D000863:Antacids; D004304:Dosage Forms; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium