Expert advice for Sodium Citrate

Do not use sodium citrate enema excessively as long term use of this medicine may lead to diarrhea and fluid loss.
Sodium citrate should be taken after meals to prevent stomach or intestinal side effects.
Do not take if you are allergic to sodium citrate or any of its ingredients.
Do not give to patients with diabetes, heart or kidney disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), sugar intolerance (as this medicine contains sucrose), Addison's disease (insufficient amounts of steroid hormones), aluminium toxicity or patients on a low salt (sodium) diet.
Do not give to patients with inflammatory digestive tract or bowel diseases (e.g. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Do not give to Children under 3 years.

Q. Is sodium citrate ionic, covalent, or dissolve in water?
Sodium citrate is an ionic compound and dissolves in water. It does not contain covalent bonds

Q. Is Sodium Citrate a preservative, vegan or natural compound?
Yes, Sodium Citrate is a vegan compound used as a preservative

Q. Can I take Sodium Citrate with antibiotics?
No, avoid taking any two medications together and keep a gap of at least 1 hour between two drugs

Q. Does Sodium Citrate cause diarrhea?
Yes, long term use of Sodium Citrate can cause diarrhea

Q. Does Sodium Citrate cure cystitis and cancer?
Sodium Citrate is used to treat cystitis (inflammation of the urinary bladder) in women. It is not known to cause cancer

Q. Does Sodium Citrate contain gluten?
No, Sodium Citrate does not contain gluten

Q. Does sodium citrate bind calcium and have iodine in its structure?
No, sodium citrate does not contain iodine but it binds to the calcium in the blood and reduces blood clotting

Q. Is sodium citrate the same as citric acid?
Sodium citrate is an acid salt of citric acid

Q. Is Sodium Citrate safe?
Sodium Citrate is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Common Sleepiness.

Expert advice for Diphenhydramine
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Diphenhydramine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Q. Is diphenhydramine a blood thinner/narcotic/water soluble?
No, it is an antihistaminic drug and not a blood thinner or narcotic

Q. Is Diphenhydramine Hcl the same as Benadryl?
Benadryl is a trade name of product containing the drug Diphenhydramine

Q. Is diphenhydramine hydrochloride/Benadryl safe?
It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Benadryl safe for infants?
No, it should not be given to infants. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Is Benadryl an expectorant/antibiotic?
Benadryl is an expectorant as guaifenesin is one of its components. And it is not an antibiotic

Q. Is Benadryl banned in India?
No, it is available in India

Q. Is Benadryl effective?
It is effective at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration and disease condition as advised by your doctor

Q. Can you take Diphenhydramine/ Benadryl for anxiety/cold/hives/bug bites/sleep?
Diphenhydramine tablet is used for the relief of short term sleeplessness. It can be used for cold and treatment of hives. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Can I take Benadryl for a rash/dry cough/cold/eczema/ sinus infection/yeast infection/headaches/sinus/motion sickness/ skin rash/itchy skin?
Benadryl is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, hives, rashes, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. It is also used to suppress coughs, to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat mild forms of Parkinson's disease. But, it is not used for eczema, sinus infection, and yeast infection. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Can I take diphenhydramine with hydrocodone/dextromethorphan and guaifenesin/ acetaminophen/phenylephrine/tramadol/Zoloft/ doxylamine succinate/prednisone/ citalopram/Advil?
Yes, but taking other medicines may alter the effects of diphenhydramine. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Can I take Benadryl with Zyrtec/Mucinex/Sudafed/ Tamiflu/ amoxicillin/Xanax/Advil/ azithromycin/Norco/robitussin?
Yes, but taking other medicines may alter the effects of Benadryl. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does Diphenhydramine make you sleepy/drowsy?
Yes, it makes you sleepy/drowsy. Always follow doctor's advice regarding its use

Q. Does Diphenhydramine cause Alzheimer's/depression/constipation/dementia/increase blood pressure?
Diphenhydramine causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects

Q. Does Diphenhydramine potentiate opiates?
No it does not potentiate opiates

Q. Does Benadryl make you sleepy/high/ raise blood pressure/weight gain?
Benadryl causing these side effects is rare or uncommon. However, consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

Common No adverse reaction found.

Common Rash, Erythema, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Eye irritation, Nausea, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Apnea (absence of breathing), Agitation, Nightmare, Central nervous system depression, Abnormal dreams, Hyperventilation, Abnormal behavior, Fatigue, Double vision, Sore skin, Hallucination, Thrombophlebitis, Generalized tonic-clonic seizure, Local site pain, Transient apnea, Increased respiratory rate , Cardiac depression, Myoclonus, Stridor, Hypertonia, Increased blood pressure, Tachycardia, Dry eye, Confusion, Slow heart rate, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Decreased blood pressure.

Expert advice for Chloroform

Inform your doctor if you have any liver problems as chloroform is hepatotoxic (causes damage to liver). 
Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as chloroform can lead to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).
Chloroform when used for long-term at concentrations above 2% may cause respiratory arrest (failure of lung functions).
Do not drive or operate machinery even after chloroform effect wears off as it may still cause sleepiness and may impair your ability to think or react. 
Do not take if patient is allergic to Chloroform or any of its ingredients.
Do not take if patients being treated with adrenaline

Q. Is chloroform soluble in water?
Chloroform is sparingly soluble in water

Q. Is Chloroform safe to use?
Chloroform taken orally or inhaled may cause severe damage to the body. Consult your doctor before use.