Do Nutritional Capsules Strain Kidney Function? Understanding the Impact
Capsule Could you please clarify if nutritional supplements in capsule form put a burden on the kidneys?
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello, in response to your question: Individuals with impaired kidney function may experience changes in the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of many medications. Therefore, for patients with poor kidney function, dosage adjustments for these medications are ne...[Read More] Do Nutritional Capsules Strain Kidney Function? Understanding the Impact
Can You Send Calcium Ions for Testing? Understanding Their Health Benefits
Can calcium ions be sent to you for testing? If you would like to evaluate the effects of calcium ions on bodily functions, including improvements in constipation and skin conditions, can we send you the information for your assessment?
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello, in response to your question: The efficacy of pharmaceuticals must be evaluated and confirmed through comprehensive scientific trials and clinical studies. As for health benefits, a health efficacy assessment report must be provided in accordance with the Health Food Manag...[Read More] Can You Send Calcium Ions for Testing? Understanding Their Health Benefits
The Role of Calcium Ions: Benefits, Side Effects, and Skin Healing
What is the role of calcium ions? What are the functions of calcium ions? Are there any side effects from taking them? Does taking calcium ions have any effect on burn injuries or jaundiced skin?
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello, in response to your question: 99% of calcium in the human body is found in the bones, and there is also calcium present in the blood, which plays a significant role. Calcium functions to integrate the activities of the nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems, and it can in...[Read More] The Role of Calcium Ions: Benefits, Side Effects, and Skin Healing
Is Xenadrine EFX Safe? Potential Side Effects and Ingredient Trustworthiness
What can you tell me about the weight loss product "XENADRINE EFX"? Is "XENADRINE EFX" harmful to the human body or does it have any side effects? Its ingredients include Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, magnesium, green tea extract, grape seed extract, coco...
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello, in response to your question: When purchasing tablet or capsule dietary supplements, please pay attention to whether the packaging has the Department of Health registration number. The following link provides general information: http://food.doh.gov.tw/index1.htm. Please r...[Read More] Is Xenadrine EFX Safe? Potential Side Effects and Ingredient Trustworthiness
Understanding NOBESE: What You Need to Know About This Weight Loss Drug
NOBESE Could you please tell me what kind of weight loss medication "nobese" is, as recommended by my neighbor who lives nearby?
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello, in response to your question: Do you have detailed information regarding the product "nobese," such as its ingredients, manufacturer, or importer? This would help us provide you with accurate information. Additionally, the Department of Health's Food and Dru...[Read More] Understanding NOBESE: What You Need to Know About This Weight Loss Drug
Can Dopamine and 50% Glucose Be Administered Together?
Dopamine medication issues? Hello Pharmacist Chang: May I ask if the specification of Dopamine 400mg + 5% Dextrose 250ml per bottle can be administered through the same line as a large bottle of 50% glucose? Thank you for taking the time to answer.
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello: In response to your question regarding Dopamine based on its prescribing information: Do not mix Dopamine with alkaline solutions, including Na2CO3, oxidizing agents, and iron salts, as this will render the drug inactive. The stability of diluted Dopamine injection lasts f...[Read More] Can Dopamine and 50% Glucose Be Administered Together?
Safe Medication Use During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Medications during pregnancy Hello Mr. Zhang: I am currently five weeks pregnant. I went to the hospital due to a fever caused by pharyngitis, and the doctor prescribed the following medications for me. Could you please let me know if these medications are safe and what category ...
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Dear Concerned Mother, In response to your question: In your prescription, Cephalexin (an antibiotic), Acetaminophen (Tylenol), and Pawell (an antacid) are safe to use during pregnancy. Fucou, which contains dextromethorphan, does not have large-scale human studies confirming it...[Read More] Safe Medication Use During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Is My Birth Control Pill Fake? Understanding Drug Authenticity
Did I buy counterfeit medication? Hello, I have irregular ovulation, and my doctor advised me to purchase a specific contraceptive pill, Trinordiol, to take. However, I noticed that the medication I bought at the pharmacy, while having the same packaging as the one I received fro...
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello: In response to your inquiry: According to the information from the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration website, there are indeed two different drug registration numbers for Trinordiol. After consulting with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, their response is as follows: ----- Origina...[Read More] Is My Birth Control Pill Fake? Understanding Drug Authenticity
Does Working in a Shrimp Chip Factory Affect Your Health?
Does the working environment in a shrimp chip factory affect human health? I work in a shrimp chip factory, where the finished products are shrimp-based foods. The manufacturing process involves the addition of food colorings (for animal products such as fish, chicken, pork, and ...
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello, in response to your question: 1. Red 40 is a legally permitted food coloring. For its limitations and additional information, please refer to the Food Safety Information website at http://food.doh.gov.tw/index1.htm. 2. Regarding the bitter taste in your throat after work, ...[Read More] Does Working in a Shrimp Chip Factory Affect Your Health?
Where to Buy Miyarisan Probiotics in Taiwan: A Guide for Consumers
Domestic agent I would like to inquire where I can purchase the intestinal regulator (Miyairi bacteria/butyric acid bacteria preparation) imported from Miyarisan Co., Ltd. from Japan in the country. Thank you.
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello: In response to your inquiry, the product distributor for Miyarisan Co., Ltd. in Taiwan is Huihe Trading Co., Ltd. The address is 3F-1, No. 112, Section 2, Chang'an East Road, Taipei City.[Read More] Where to Buy Miyarisan Probiotics in Taiwan: A Guide for Consumers
Essential Drug Information: Mechanisms, Uses, and Side Effects Explained
...Medication Consultation..? Hello! I am a nursing student. There are several medications that we need to research, but I have searched a lot of information and visited many websites... I still cannot find the following few! Could you please help me with these? Thank you!! 1. E...
Dr. Zhang Jinteng reply Pharmacology
Hello: There are no medications with the spellings "hesperin," "fibrefit," "mestrogen," or "zolarex" in the available data; please confirm if the spellings are correct. 1. Estriol Mechanism of Action: It is a natural estrogen that can be u...[Read More] Essential Drug Information: Mechanisms, Uses, and Side Effects Explained