Experiences with

Benzalkonium chloride

( Acetylcysteine 5% )I have recently discovered it contains preservative benzalkonium chloride which is toxic to the eye. Is this a reason to stop using it or is the preservative not in large amounts? Many thanks

I have been on the same dose of T4 and T3 for the last 7 months ( T4: 82mcg and T3:22.5 mcg). I was then diagnosed with ADHD end of April and started taking Lisdexamfetamine plus electrolyte supplements. (Magnesium citrate, plus : Electrolyte complex - Ingredients: Calcium salts of orthophosphoric

History of urinary tract infection I have had this infection for 3 years, Escherichia coli always comes out in the urine culture, except for one time when Proteus came out. For treatment I have used ciprofloxacin, amikacin, nitrofurantoin, levofloxacin (but there was resistance to it), Amoxicillin

I've been on these and both caused augmentation and with both was increased to maximum dose yet still had restless legs causing sleepless nights, anxiety and depression.Before I went onto medication I found out I was severely anaemic, I don't know how it happened to me as I was previously fit and healthy

Hi, my Mum had a bypass on Tuesday and is doing well but her potassium levels are low and they're having to give her potassium chloride through a drip. I spoke with her nurse who didn't seem too concerned but does anyone know why this happens? Her levels were low pre-surgery too, is this related to heart

However, I note from the accompanying leaflet that they contain the preservative benzalkonium chloride which is a preservative. Just wondering if anyone can explain how Ganfort can be preservative-free yet contain a preservative.

This paper, from Nature and only published about a year ago, identifies that the most widely used preservative, Benzalkonium Chloride, can start causing damage in as little as one week.

The prevention or management of type 2 diabetes by following a calorie-restricted diet is not a new idea. There are now dozens of doctors' Youtube presentations on how to reverse T2D by simply cutting the carbs. Now, research from China shows it could be possible for people with type 2 diabetes to

I do not feel I should have been put in this position as I am unable to judge if the preservative in Maxidex (benzalkonium chloride) is less of an irritant than the preservatives in Azargha and the other drops to which I reacted badly. What do you think I should do?

Hello, The potassium/sodium balance is identified as an important driver of high blood pressure. This is what I believe underlies recommendations to consume fresh fruit and veg to help high bp. The only issue is that with busy lives etc it is sometimes difficult to keep up with the 5/day recommendation

Has anyone heard whether the benzalkonium chloride and disodium edetate in the respimat are safe long term? Ive read up on them and they seem like rather toxic additives for a lung inhaler. Ive seen some articles saying that the respimat isnt necessarily safe long term.

Thinking of my blood pressure I want to reduce the salt in my diet. I have some low sodium salt (Brand: Saxa So-Low) in which the reduced sodium is primarily taken up with potassium chloride instead. The packet says it contains 50% less sodium than table salt. It has 51% potassium chloride and 48% salt

Quick history: 2019 PSA of 20, a few probable spinal mets, bicalutamide monotherapy mid-2020 for six months failed early-2021 after PSA dropped to 3.8. Tried to initiate ADT via tE2 with estrogen patches in Spring 2021, but could not get T to castrate levels, stubbornly above 150 even at higher doses

Sept. 7, 2021: I’m adding this preface. Thank you for your responses! I did not anticipate this! Please do not have expectations of my efforts culminating in anything that is not very basic, already known by most people on this forum, or more than what is easily accessible on the internet. I use

Replacing table salt with a reduced-sodium, added-potassium ‘salt substitute’ significantly reduces rates of stroke, heart attack and death, according to the results of one of the largest dietary intervention studies ever conducted. Presented at a ‘hotline session’ at the European Society of Cardiology

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ive been using electrolye solutions to mitigate side effects of adderall treatment such as muscle cramping, brain fog and fatigue caused by the cns stimulation, modulated metabolism, improved hydrolysis, reduced urination and and increased sweating. it works great, but they're expensive over time no

I know that too much salt in the diet is not good for you, so for many many years I've been using (sparingly) so-called "50% sodium salt, which is a mixture of 50% sodium chloride and 50% potassium chloride. It's readily available in supermarkets as a means of reducing your sodium intake. I've now had

Good day everyone, I'm here to seek hopefully professional opinions out there regarding my condition. I am 38 yrs old male, overall very healthy. From the age of 19 to 36, I have been a recreational bodybuilder and have used anabolic steroids for that period of time on and off. Couple of years ago I

For instance, one prominent review article reported that benzalkonium chloride (a Quat) was probably “less effective” against SARS-CoV-2, which was cited by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of the United States as a reason to avoid using benzalkonium chloride-based hand sanitizer products (2 ,3