Baking Soda for Heartburn: Dosage, Safety & When to See a Doctor

For occasional heartburn/indigestion:

• Dose: ½–1 teaspoon (260–520 mg) dissolved in 4–8 oz water.
• Frequency: Up to 4 times daily as needed.
• Duration: Do not use >2 weeks without doctor consultation.

Precautions

• High sodium content—caution with hypertension, heart/kidney disease.
• Can cause gas, bloating, metabolic alkalosis if overused.
• Not for chronic GERD; masks underlying issues.

Follow label instructions. Persistent symptoms need medical evaluation.