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If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away", "Warnings Do not administer to children under age 5 Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium restricted diet Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Anatacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. When using this product do not take more then the maximum dose in a 24-hour period do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks. STOMACH WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT TAKE UNTIL POWDER IS COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO TAKE THIS PRODUCT WHEN OVERLY FULL FROM FOOD OR DRINK. Consult a doctor if severe stomach pain occurs after taking this product." ], "when_using": [ "When using this product do not get in eyes in some cases, soaking too long may overdry skin", "When using this product do not take more then the maximum dose in a 24-hour period do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks" ], "stop_use": [ "Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days", "Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks." ], "keep_out_of_reach_of_children": [ "Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away" ], "dosage_and_administration": [ "Directions adults and children 2 years of age and over: For use as a paste: add enough water to the sodium bicarbonate to form a paste apply to the affected area of the skin as needed, or as directed by a doctor children under 2 years: ask a doctor For use as a soak in the bath dissolve 1 to 2 cups in a tub of warm water soak for 10 to 30 minutes as needed, or as directed by a doctor pat dry (do not rub) to keep a thin layer on the skin children under 2 years: ask a doctor For use as a compress or wet dressing add sodium bicarbonate to water to make a mixture in a container soak a clean, soft cloth in the mixture apply cloth loosely to affected area for 15-30 minutes repeat as needed or as directed by a doctor discard mixture after each use children under 2 years: ask a doctor", "Directions add 1/2 teaspoon to 1/2 glass (4 fl. oz.) of water every 2 hours, or as directed by physician. Dissolve completely in water. Accurately measure 1/2 teaspoon. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE. See Warnings. do not take more than the following amounts in 24 hours: seven 1/2 teaspoons three 1/2 teaspoons if you are over 60 years" ], "ask_doctor": [ "Ask a doctor before use if you have a sodium restricted diet" ], "ask_doctor_or_pharmacist": [ "Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Anatacids may interact with certain prescription drugs." ], "warnings_and_cautions": [ "STOMACH WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT TAKE UNTIL POWDER IS COMPLETELY DISSOLVED. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO TAKE THIS PRODUCT WHEN OVERLY FULL FROM FOOD OR DRINK. Consult a doctor if severe stomach pain occurs after taking this product." ], "other_safety_information": [ "Other Information each 1/2 teaspoon contains: 656mg sodium." ], "package_label_principal_display_panel": [ "ARM & HAMMER TM THE STANDARD OF PURITY pure Baking Soda America's #1 Trusted Baking Soda Brand 100+ USES NET WT. 1 LB. 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