Question: is bicarbonate of soda safe to ingest?
Answer: The recommended dosage for using baking soda as an antacid is ½ teaspoon in 4–8oz of water every two hours. Each teaspoon of baking soda contains 41.8mEq of sodium. Sodium bicarbonate is generally safe when used appropriately. However, if misused, it has the potential for significant toxicity.