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Alternative names
Sodium bicarbonateDefinition Return to top
Poisoning from an overdose of baking powder.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Sodium bicarbonate is the main ingredient of baking powder, which is generally considered to be non-toxic.Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Do NOT induce vomiting. Dilute with milk or water.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
They will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control Centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
While most ingestions of baking powder are considered non-toxic, serious complications from overdoses or allergic reactions may occur. Update Date: 2/12/2004 Updated by: Cherlin Johnson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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