Generic medicine
Saccharin Sodium
Saccharin Sodium is used as a sweetening agent. It is an artificial sweetener with effectively no food energy. It is about 300-400 times as sweet as sucrose but has a bitter or metallic aftertaste, especially at high concentrations. Saccharin is used to sweeten products such as drinks, candies, cookies, and medicines.
Dose and dosage
Human
As per advised by a the physician. 1 tab is equivalent in sweetners to 1 tespoon full of sugar.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
Saccharin Sodium is used as a sweetening agent. It is an artificial sweetener with effectively no food energy. It is about 300-400 times as sweet as sucrose but has a bitter or metallic aftertaste, especially at high concentrations. Saccharin is used to sweeten products such as drinks, candies, cookies, and medicines.
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
N/A
There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.
Saccharin belongs to a class of compounds known as sulfonamides, which can cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Reactions can include: Headaches Breathing difficulties Diarrhoea and Skin problems
Saccharin Sodium is safe in pregnancy & lactation.
Possibility of allergic reactions.