Sodium bicarbonate tablets, 650mg, used as an antacid for the relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach, or as an alkalinizing agent in specific clinical protocols. Commonly stocked in medication carts at skilled nursing facilities, long-term care communities, and home care pharmacies. Each tablet provides a measured dose for straightforward administration and accurate dosing in line with physician orders. Sodium bicarbonate is also used in some renal and metabolic protocols to manage acidosis in patients with chronic kidney disease. A well-established, widely used pharmaceutical staple in institutional and clinical pharmacy inventories across post-acute care settings.