Brioschi and Cyanocobalamin (B12) Capsules and Tablets

• Generic Name: sodium bicarbonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Neut

Sodium bicarbonate , also known as baking soda, is used to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion by neutralizing excess stomach acid. When used for this purpose, it is said to belong to the group of medicines called antacids. It may be used to treat the symptoms of stomach or duodenal ulcers. Sodium bicarbonate is also used to make the blood and urine more alkaline in certain conditions.

Antacids should not be given to young children (up to 6 years of age) unless prescribed by their doctor. Since children cannot usually describe their symptoms very well, a doctor should check the child before giving this medicine. The child may have a condition that needs other treatment. If so, antacids will not help and may even cause unwanted effects or make the condition worse.

Sodium bicarbonate for oral use is available without a prescription.

• Generic Name: cyanocobalamin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Cobolin-M, Depo-Cobolin, Vitamin B12, B-12 Dots, Nascobal, Cobal 1000, Vitamin B-12

• It is used to help with some kinds of anemia.
• It is used to treat or prevent low vitamin B12.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.