Medimet's ORS 10.25 gm (Oral Powder)

10.25 gm sachet: ৳ 4.50 (12's pack: ৳ 54.00)

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Replacement of fluid and electrolyte loss
  • Treatment for acute diarrhea
  • Treatment for vomiting
  • Treatment for dehydration
  • Addressing fluid loss and lack of intake in patients of all age groups

Composition

  • 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 per 500 ml

Pharmacology

  • Preparation of oral rehydration salt
  • Contains glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and sodium citrate
  • For treating or preventing dehydration from diarrhea
  • Prevents acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance

Dosage

  • Daily dose equivalent to patients' fluid requirement
  • Instructions for children under 2 years
  • Instructions for children 2 to 10 years
  • Instructions for adults and children above 10 years

Administration

  • Dispersing the sachet in 500 mL of pure drinking water
  • Not mixing the solution with hot water
  • Discarding unused solution after 12 hours

Interaction

  • No known drug interactions documented

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use caution in depressed renal function
  • Supplementation with parenteral fluids may be needed in severe continuing diarrhea or critical fluid losses

Therapeutic Class

  • Oral electrolytes preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C
  • Keep away from light and moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

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