O Saline N 10.25 gm (Oral Powder)

10.25 gm sachet: ৳ 6.00 (20's pack: ৳ 120.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Oral rehydration salt glucose based
Company Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Replacement of fluid and electrolyte loss due to acute diarrhea
  • Replacement of fluid and electrolyte loss due to vomiting
  • Replacement of fluid and electrolyte loss due to dehydration
  • Fluid replacement for other conditions of fluid loss or lack of intake in patients of all age groups

Composition

  • Each sachet contains Sodium Chloride BP 1.30 gm
  • Each sachet contains Potassium Chloride BP 0.75 gm
  • Each sachet contains Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate BP 1.45 gm
  • Each sachet contains Glucose Anhydrous BP 6.75 gm

Pharmacology

  • Contains anhydrous glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and sodium citrate
  • Single formulation of glucose-based oral rehydration salt
  • Treats or prevents dehydration from diarrhea of any etiology, including cholera
  • Prevents acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance
  • Suitable for individuals of any age

Dosage

  • Daily dose should be equivalent to patients' fluid requirement for maintenance and replenishment of losses
  • Children less than 2 years: After each loose stool or vomiting 50-100 mL of prepared oral saline
  • Children 2 to 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting 100-200 mL of prepared oral saline
  • Adults and children above 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting 200-400 mL of prepared oral saline

Administration

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

Interaction

  • No known drug interactions

Precautions & Warnings

  • Depressed renal function may need supplementation with parenteral fluids along with oral saline
  • Severe continuing diarrhea or other critical fluid losses may need supplementation with parenteral fluids along with oral saline

Therapeutic Class

  • Oral electrolytes preparations

Storage Conditions

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

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