citric acid/sodium bicarbonate (OTC)

Indigestion/Heartburn

Dissolve 2 tablets in water and drink effervescent solution q4hr PRN

Not to exceed 8 tablets/24 hr

Administration

Fully dissolve tablets in 4 oz of water before drinking

Indigestion/Heartburn

<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

≥12 years: Dissolve 2 tablets in water and drink effervescent solution q4hr PRN; not to exceed 8 tablets/24 hr

Administration

Fully dissolve tablets in 4 oz of water before drinking

Indigestion/Heartburn

Dissolve 2 tablets in water and drink effervescent solution q4hr PRN

Adults >60 years: Not to exceed 4 tablets/24 hr

Contraindicated (0)

Serious - Use Alternative (6)

• atazanavir

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of atazanavir by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Atazanavir solubility decreases as pH increases. Reduced plasma concentrations of atazanavir are expected if antacids or buffered medications are coadministered. Administer atazanavir 2 hr before or 1 hr after these medications.

• baloxavir marboxil

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of baloxavir marboxil by cation binding in GI tract. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Baloxavir may bind to polyvalent cations resulting in decreased absorption. Studies in monkeys showed concurrent use with calcium, aluminum, or iron caused significantly decreased plasma levels. Human studies not conducted.

• infigratinib

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of infigratinib by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use with an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, administer infigratinib 2 hr before and after administration of a locally-acting antacid.

• pazopanib

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of pazopanib by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of pazopanib with drugs that raise gastric pH; may use short-acting antacids in place of PPIs and H2 antagonists, but separate antacid and pazopanib dosing by several hours

• ponatinib

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of ponatinib by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• sotorasib

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of sotorasib by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use with an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, administer sotorasib 4 hr before or 10 hr after administration of a locally-acting antacid.

Monitor Closely (9)

• budesonide

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of budesonide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Enteric-coated budesonide dissolves at pH >5.5. Also, dissolution of extended-release budesonide tablets is pH dependent. Coadministration with drugs that increase gastric pH may cause these budesonide products to prematurely dissolve, and possibly affect release properties and absorption of the drug in the duodenum.

• dabrafenib

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of dabrafenib by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that alter upper GI tract pH (eg, PPIs, H2-blockers, antacids) may decrease dabrafenib solubility and reduce its bioavailability

• ledipasvir/sofosbuvir

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Ledipasvir solubility decreases as pH increases; drugs that increase gastric pH are expected to decrease levels of ledipasvir; separate antacid and ledipasivr/sofosbuvir administration by 4 hr.

• nilotinib

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of nilotinib by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid this interaction by administering antacids 2 hr after or 2 hr before nilotinib.

• omadacycline

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of omadacycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Multivalent cation-containing products may impair absorption of tetracyclines, which may decrease its efficacy. Separate dosing of tetracyclines from these products.

• pexidartinib

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of pexidartinib by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Separate pexidartinib by 2 hr before or after taking a locally-acting antacid.

• riociguat

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of riociguat by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate administration by at least 1 hour.

• sarecycline

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of sarecycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Multivalent cation-containing products may impair absorption of tetracyclines, which may decrease its efficacy. Separate dosing of tetracyclines from these products.

• sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

  citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Velpatasvir solubility decreases as gastric pH increases (practically insoluble at pH >5). Separate administration of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir from antacids by at least 4 hr.

Minor (0)

• atazanavir

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of atazanavir by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Atazanavir solubility decreases as pH increases. Reduced plasma concentrations of atazanavir are expected if antacids or buffered medications are coadministered. Administer atazanavir 2 hr before or 1 hr after these medications.

• baloxavir marboxil

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of baloxavir marboxil by cation binding in GI tract. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Baloxavir may bind to polyvalent cations resulting in decreased absorption. Studies in monkeys showed concurrent use with calcium, aluminum, or iron caused significantly decreased plasma levels. Human studies not conducted.

• budesonide

  Monitor Closely (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of budesonide by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Enteric-coated budesonide dissolves at pH >5.5. Also, dissolution of extended-release budesonide tablets is pH dependent. Coadministration with drugs that increase gastric pH may cause these budesonide products to prematurely dissolve, and possibly affect release properties and absorption of the drug in the duodenum.

• dabrafenib

  Monitor Closely (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of dabrafenib by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Drugs that alter upper GI tract pH (eg, PPIs, H2-blockers, antacids) may decrease dabrafenib solubility and reduce its bioavailability

• infigratinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of infigratinib by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use with an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, administer infigratinib 2 hr before and after administration of a locally-acting antacid.

• ledipasvir/sofosbuvir

  Monitor Closely (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Ledipasvir solubility decreases as pH increases; drugs that increase gastric pH are expected to decrease levels of ledipasvir; separate antacid and ledipasivr/sofosbuvir administration by 4 hr.

• nilotinib

  Monitor Closely (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of nilotinib by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Avoid this interaction by administering antacids 2 hr after or 2 hr before nilotinib.

• omadacycline

  Monitor Closely (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of omadacycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Multivalent cation-containing products may impair absorption of tetracyclines, which may decrease its efficacy. Separate dosing of tetracyclines from these products.

• pazopanib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of pazopanib by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of pazopanib with drugs that raise gastric pH; may use short-acting antacids in place of PPIs and H2 antagonists, but separate antacid and pazopanib dosing by several hours

• pexidartinib

  Monitor Closely (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of pexidartinib by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Separate pexidartinib by 2 hr before or after taking a locally-acting antacid.

• ponatinib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of ponatinib by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

• riociguat

  Monitor Closely (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases levels of riociguat by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate administration by at least 1 hour.

• sarecycline

  Monitor Closely (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of sarecycline by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Multivalent cation-containing products may impair absorption of tetracyclines, which may decrease its efficacy. Separate dosing of tetracyclines from these products.

• sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

  Monitor Closely (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Velpatasvir solubility decreases as gastric pH increases (practically insoluble at pH >5). Separate administration of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir from antacids by at least 4 hr.

• sotorasib

  Serious - Use Alternative (1)citric acid/sodium bicarbonate will decrease the level or effect of sotorasib by inhibition of GI absorption. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use with an acid-reducing agent cannot be avoided, administer sotorasib 4 hr before or 10 hr after administration of a locally-acting antacid.