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Sodium Bicarbonate

8.4% Oral Solution


(Na + 1mmol/mL)
Last updated: June, 2017

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Ingredients Mfr Lot # Expiry Quantity Measured Checked


Date
Sodium Bicarbonate Powder 84g
USP NaHCO3 = 84.01
Sterile Water for Irrigation qs 1000mL
USP
It is recommended that this compounded sodium bicarbonate recipe be used as use of large amounts of
injection could result in shortages. Once made, product is a clear solution.

Equipment
 30mL graduated measure  gloves x 1  mushroom cap x 1
 spatula  glass stirring rod  250mL amber bottles x 4
 electronic balance  mask x 1  shrink seals
 magnetic stirrer  stainless steel beaker  1000mL graduated measure
 hot/stirring plate  5mL oral syringe

 Procedure

 1. Wearing gloves and a mask, weigh 84g of Sodium Bicarbonate Powder in a 1000mL metal graduate
on the Electronic balance.
 2. Add sterile water for irrigation to the 1000 mL mark.
 3. Place the metal graduate on the magnetic stirring plate and place a clean magnetic bar into the
solution. Turn stirrer on, making sure it stirs without splashing or making noise. Stir until all powder
is dissolved (about 15 - 20 minutes).
 4. Withdraw 5mL of solution into a 5mL oral syringe for Clinical Chemistry test (if applicable to your
institution).
 5. Label.

Storage: Room Temperature in amber glass bottles BUD: 14 days

Sample Label:

SODIUM BICARBONATE 8.4% ORAL SOLUTION


(NA + 1MMOL/ML)

L# BUD:

ROOM TEMPERATURE SHAKE WELL

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