Now that you have donated blood. Here is what you need to do:

• Drink 6 extra glasses (about 1.8L) of non – alcoholic liquid in the next few hours. This helps to replenish fluids.
• Keep the dressing dry and in place for 4 hours after blood donation.
• Do NOT do heavy exercises or lift any heavy objects for 24 hours after donating.
• You can make another donation after 3 months if you are male, 4 months if you are female and 6 months if you have AB blood group.