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Baking powder overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Sodium bicarbonate

Definition of Baking powder overdose:

Baking powder is a cooking product that helps batter to rise. This article discusses the effects of swallowing a large amount of baking powder.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.

Poisonous Ingredient:

Baking powder contains sodium bicarbonate (found in baking soda) and an acid (such as cream of tartar). It may also contain a moisture-reducing product such as corn starch.

Where Found:

Baking powder

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Reviewed last on: 2/9/2009
A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Stephen C. Acosta, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (10/24/2007).

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