| Subject | Contents |
| Definition | Poisoning from an overdose of baking soda. |
| Alternative Names | Sodium bicarbonate |
| Poisonous Ingredient | sodium bicarbonate |
| Where Found | baking soda Note: This list may not be all inclusive. |
| Symptoms | body as a whole muscle spasmsconvulsionsmuscle weaknessfrequent urination gastrointestinal constipationfeeling of being full nervous system irritability |
| Home Treatment | DO NOT INDUCE EMESIS . Call Poison Control for appropriate treatment. |
| Before Calling Emergency | Determine the following information: the patient's age, weight, and condition the name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known) the time it was swallowed the amount swallowed |
| Poison Control, or a local emergency number | 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 | Some or all of the following procedures may be performed: Give fluids. Treat the symptoms. |
| Expectations (prognosis) | The outcome depends on a number of factors including the amount of baking soda that is ingested; how promptly treatment begins; the person's age, weight, and condition; and so forth. |
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