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What are water tablets?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Water Tablets are also known as purification tablets mainly used for hikers and mountain climbers. Its to somehow purify the water in the nature for example river water so as to help to kill any bacteria in the water b4 drinking them. Its only precautionary measure..... If u have the extra time, its better to boil the water b4 drinking as boiling would also help to kill bacteria.

  • DanE
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Water tablets are used to help your kidneys remove extra fluid. they are best taken in the morning; taking them at night could keep you running to the toilet in the night. there are two main tablets used:-BUMETANIDE and FRUSEMIDE. they are usually taken in the morning and possibly at lunchtime as well. Side effects can include dizziness or feeling sick - try taking the tablets with food.

    METOLAZONE is a more aggressive water tablet used occasionally. When used it can be taken daily or just a few days a week depending on you. Side effects can include dizziness or feeling sick - try taking the tablets with food.

  • PD GAL
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    They are diuretics...they increase the amout of urine you make, which causes your body to get rid of excess water. The prescription water pills are also used to treat high blood pressure, which lowers high blood pressure, helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. They also reduce swelling/fluid retention seen with conditions such as congestive heart failure, liver disease or kidney disease and can improve breathing. They should be taken early in the day.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    water tablets are used by hikers, primarily, to decontaminate water from streams and rivers before they drink it. makes the wter taste like crap but does kill a majority of bacteria in the water prior to ingesting it.

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  • 1 decade ago

    water tablets purify water for drinking.. army surplus is a good place to pick them up at an affordable price

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