Fruit salt (ENO)
Sodium bicarbonate + citric acid + sodium carbonate
Instant fizz for occasional heartburn — with a sodium load your blood pressure notices.
Educational reference only — not medical advice. *Doses shown are typical adult label doses. Read the pack, and confirm with a doctor or pharmacist — especially for children, pregnancy, the elderly, or any chronic condition.
What it's for
Uses
Why it earns its place
Benefits
- Among the fastest OTC acidity fixes — relief in minutes
- Single-use sachets travel well
- No drowsiness, no interactions with most medicines at occasional use
The honest column
Side effects
Common — usually settle
- Belching
- Temporary bloating
- Salty aftertaste
Stop & see a doctor
- Regular use adds significant sodium — risky with high BP, heart or kidney disease
- Swelling of feet or sudden BP spikes with frequent use — stop and see a doctor
Before you take it
Cautions & interactions
- It's a rescue, not a routine — daily acidity needs a doctor, not daily ENO
- On a salt-restricted diet (BP, heart, kidney, pregnancy-induced hypertension)? Ask first
- Wait for the fizz to settle before drinking to avoid gulping gas
On the shelf
Brands in India & where to buy
Prices are indicative MRPs for the listed pack sizes and change often — always verify on the pharmacy listing or pack. Links open marketplace searches; Naked Compound has no sponsorship or affiliate arrangement with any brand listed. Brand names are examples of what's commonly stocked, not endorsements.
When to skip self-medication
Fever beyond 3 days, blood anywhere it shouldn't be, chest pain or breathlessness, severe abdominal pain, a child under 6, pregnancy, or symptoms bouncing back within a week — any of these means see a doctor the same day instead of reaching for this pack.
Read this before you reach for anything
This page is an educational reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Doses shown are typical adult label doses for short-term self-care. Children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly, and anyone with chronic conditions or on regular medication should check with a doctor or pharmacist first. If symptoms are severe, unusual, or match any red flag above, skip the self-medication and see a doctor. Read how we work in our methodology.