Question 1

is aluminum chloride antibacterial?

Accepted Answer

No: Al chloride is not antibiotic it is anti hydrous or sweating. When applied to an armpit at night it gets absorbed into your sweat glands and decreases sweat production it is not killing any bacteria

Question 2

i am looking at antiperspirants with the active ingredient of aluminum chloride. the directions say to use at night. can i use during am shower by  pm?

Accepted Answer

Antiperspirant: Use the antiperspirant right before going to bed and after you've showered at night. You can still shower in the morning. If you sweat a lot, you can use it again after the morning shower.

Question 3

i have body odor on one of my armpits so i tried using aluminum chloride, but it didn't worked. i've also tried natural remedies but nothing works. ?

Accepted Answer

Body Odor: Apocrine glands secrete a fatty sweat directly into the tubule of the gland. When you're under emotional stress, the wall of the tubule contracts and the sweat is pushed to the surface of your skin where bacteria begin breaking it down. Most often, it's the bacterial breakdown of apocrine sweat that causes an odor. You can try topical antibiotics and see if that helps.

Question 4

please describe the medication: potassium chloride?

Accepted Answer

Potassium Chloride: A supplement for people who do not have enough potassium in the body. This is caused by either taking drugs such as diuretics (water pills) or from certain diseases.

Question 5

is it ok to use potassium chloride as a substitute for salt. iam on the following medications: exforge, (amlodipine and valsartan) natrilix, crestor, and cipralex.?

Accepted Answer

Be Careful: Salt substitutes are loaded with potassium and can cause your potassium to go too high. Speak with your doctor and have it checked.

Question 6

there are chloride ion channel drugs for the gut. are there any for the lungs for people with cystic fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Medications for the chloride channels in CF function anywhere the body has the channels.

Question 7

i am 14 weeks pregnant i have a bad tooth ache is orajel safe to use? drug facts it's says benzocaine 20% and benzalkonium chloride 0.1 %

Accepted Answer

No problems: Orajel should be safe to use during pregnancy.

Question 8

why is chloride content of foods almost impossible to find?depsite it being one of the major electrolytes on which so many important bodily functions depend and our bodies balance it seperately?

Accepted Answer

: While chloride is important but it is not as vital as other ingredients eg sodium. Fats . Also it is not possible to add the list of All ingredients on the package.

Question 9

can i use lidocaine chloride jelly on my rectum ?

Accepted Answer

No-Pain Lidocaine: Yes. I can't think of a reason not,except to mask painful symptoms you've had for some time and haven't seen a doctor for. Uh,oh yes,if used too much it can irritate the skin. It can also mask pain at certain times you should be actually feeling it, if you know what I mean.It's very useful for painful anal fissures or hemorrhoids before definitive treatment.Just don't over-use it to hide something

Question 10

how do you lower chloride levels?

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Is aluminum chloride antibacterial?

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I am looking at antiperspirants with the active ingredient of aluminum chloride. the directions say to use at night. can i use during am shower by pm?

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I have body odor on one of my armpits so i tried using aluminum chloride, but it didn't worked. i've also tried natural remedies but nothing works. ?

A member asked:

Please describe the medication: potassium chloride?

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Is it ok to use potassium chloride as a substitute for salt. iam on the following medications: exforge, (amlodipine and valsartan) natrilix, crestor, and cipralex.?

A member asked:

There are chloride ion channel drugs for the gut. are there any for the lungs for people with cystic fibrosis?

A member asked:

I am 14 weeks pregnant i have a bad tooth ache is orajel safe to use? drug facts it's says benzocaine 20% and benzalkonium chloride 0.1 %

A member asked:

Why is chloride content of foods almost impossible to find?depsite it being one of the major electrolytes on which so many important bodily functions depend and our bodies balance it seperately?

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Can i use lidocaine chloride jelly on my rectum ?

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How do you lower chloride levels?

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