Question 1

could sodium alginate be causing my rash?

Accepted Answer

Possible.: People may have an allergic reaction to various things.

Question 2

doctor has advised gaviscon advance  sodium alginate,
2.3 mmol (53mg) in 5ml spoon for reflux if i take 6 spoonfuls a day am i exceeding daily salt ?

Accepted Answer

No: With no hypertension, heart or kidney disease, such a healthy individual can tolerate 2000-3000 grams of salt  or more daily.

Question 3

what amount of sodium are adults allowed to have everyday?

Accepted Answer

2.4Gm/day: 2.4g/day-ideally 1.5g/day!

Question 4

is sodium sufacetamide a neurotoxin?

Accepted Answer

Sulfacetamide: May cause skin irritation, but not Neurotoxicity

Question 5

is too much sodium and postassium harmful?

Accepted Answer

Effects : We all need some sodium/potassium as part of a healthy diet.  Excess salt though has been associated with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Potassium may need to be limited in advanced kidney disease as well.
Here is a more comprehensive article to help you:

http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/04/diet-for-patients-with-kidney-disease.Html.

Question 6

what are sodium channel activators used for?

Accepted Answer

Voltage-gated: Sodium channels are normally found on the peripheral terminals of nocicpetors (sensory neuron). With tissue injury, the number of these sodium channels increases. When a noxious stimulus acts at the peripheral end of an axon, some sodium channels open to allow an influx of sodium into the cell leading to action potential and pain.

Question 7

is sodium coco sulfate safer than sodium lauryl sulfate?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Not sure about all those ingredients in our shampoos, conditioners, soaps, and creams. I presume they all end up in our waters when we shower. The site, http://chemicaloftheday.Squarespace.Com/qa/2011/9/26/sodium-coco-sulfate.Html, has a well-written answer. If the answer is correct, it sounds like the 2 chemicals are similar and equally good or equally bad, depending on one's view.

Question 8

what are pantroprazole sodium sesquihydrate tablets for?

Accepted Answer

Pantroprazole sodium: Pantroprazole sodium sesquihydrate  is used for GI problems.

Question 9

pantroprazole sodium sesquihydrate tablet, what is this for?

Accepted Answer

Pantoprazole: Is a stomach acid - secretion blocker. Reduces stomach acid. Used to treat GERD. peptic ulcer, gastritis

Question 10

sodium sulfacetamide uses?

Accepted Answer

Sulfa drug: Its a sulfa antibiotic. Usually use for topical purposes like acne, skin infection or conjunctivitis.

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What amount of sodium are adults allowed to have everyday?

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Is sodium sufacetamide a neurotoxin?

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