Preferred Label : Sodium Bicarbonate Solution;
NCIt definition : An aqueous oral mouthwash solution containing the monosodium salt of carbonic acid
with alkalinizing and antimucositis activities. Upon introduction into the mouth,
the sodium bicarbonate dissociates, forming sodium and bicarbonate ions, which buffer
excess hydrogen ion and elevates the oral pH. An alkaline oral environment is less
prone to colonization with yeast and aciduric bacteria. In addition, this solution
may help relieve mucositis and mucositis-induced pain by diluting human saliva, and
cleansing and lubricating mucosal tissues of the mouth, tongue and oropharynx.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL412439;
Origin ID : C88262;
UMLS CUI : C2987686;
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