Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate

Indications

Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate is used for: Water purification, Effervescent water purification tablets make water safer by destroying harmful micro-organisms. It can also be used for washing fruits and vegetables and for cleaning teeth.

Adult Dose

As 17 mg tab: For drinking water: 1 (one) tablet to 1 (one) liter of water. For fruits, vegetables washing water: 3 (three) tablets to 1 (one) liter of water. Double the amount of tablets if the water is heavily contaminated. Leave for 15 (fifteen) minutes before use. as 51 mg tab: For drinking water: 1 (one) tablet to 3 (three) liters of water. For fruits, vegetables washing water: 3 (three) tablets to 3 (three) liters of water. Double the amount of tablets if the water is heavily contaminated. Leave for 15 (fifteen) minutes before use.

Child Dose

As 17 mg tab: For drinking water: 1 (one) tablet to 1 (one) liter of water. For fruits, vegetables washing water: 3 (three) tablets to 1 (one) liter of water. Double the amount of tablets if the water is heavily contaminated. Leave for 15 (fifteen) minutes before use. as 51 mg tab: For drinking water: 1 (one) tablet to 3 (three) liters of water. For fruits, vegetables washing water: 3 (three) tablets to 3 (three) liters of water. Double the amount of tablets if the water is heavily contaminated. Leave for 15 (fifteen) minutes before use.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Do not use with other products. It may release dangerous gases (chlorine). It may react violently with many substances, causing fire and explosion hazard

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.Harmful if swallowed. If tablet is swallowed seek medical advice immediately. Keep away from other materials, especially from flammable materials

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Cationic detergents, acids, metals.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate : Skin contact: There may be irritation and redness at the site of contact. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis. Eye contact: There may be severe pain, redness and irritation. Ingestion: There may be nausea and vomiting, occasionally with abdominal pain. Inhalation: Mild poisoning causes cough, irritation of the throat and shortness of breath. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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