precautions for Donor...

• Ensure enough rest and sleep.
• Ensure a proper breakfast /meal prior to blood donation.
• Ensure plenty of fluid intake, like water or juice.
• Ensure No medications in 24 hours prior to blood donation.
• Ensure No alcohol intake 12 hours prior to blood donation.
• Has had food in the last 4 hours
• Has Hemoglobin > 12.5 gms %,Has normal BP: with or without medication.
• Blood Sugar is normal : with or without medication ( No Insulin ).
• Thyroid is normal : with or without medication
• Has not donated in the last 3 months for Men and 4 months for Women.
• Has not taken any other medication in last 3 days.
• Does not have Cold, Cough or Fever.
• Did not have jaundice in the last 1 year.
• No Alcohol 12 hours before and after blood donation.