NOVO ORS 10.25 gm (Oral Powder)

10.25 gm sachet: ৳ 4.51 (30's pack: ৳ 135.27)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Oral rehydration salt glucose based
Company Novo healthcare and pharma ltd

Indications

  • Helps in replacement of fluid and electrolyte loss
  • Acute diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Dehydration
  • Fluid loss conditions
  • Lack of intake conditions

Composition

  • 500 ml preparation
  • Sodium Chloride BP 1.30 gm
  • Potassium Chloride BP 0.75 gm
  • Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate BP 1.45 gm
  • Glucose Anhydrous BP 6.75 gm

Pharmacology

  • Preparation of oral rehydration salt
  • Single formulation of glucose based oral rehydration salt
  • Treat or prevent dehydration from diarrhea
  • Prevent acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance
  • Suitable for all age groups

Dosage

  • Equivalent to patients' fluid requirement
  • Children less than 2 years: 50-100 mL after each loose stool or vomiting
  • Children 2 to 10 years: 100-200 mL after each loose stool or vomiting
  • Adult and children above 10 years: 200-400 mL after each loose stool or vomiting

Administration

  • Disperse the full contents of the sachet in 500 mL of pure drinking water
  • Do not mix with hot water
  • Discard the unused prepared solution after 12 hours

Interaction

  • No known drug interactions

Precautions & Warnings

  • Depressed renal function may need supplementation with parenteral fluids
  • Severe continuing diarrhea may need supplementation with parenteral fluids

Therapeutic Class

  • Oral electrolytes preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Do not store above 30°C
  • Keep away from light and wet places
  • Keep out of reach of children

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