Pharma Saline 10.25 gm (Oral Powder)

10.25 gm sachet: ৳ 4.50 (20's pack: ৳ 90.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Oral rehydration salt glucose based
Company Pharmadesh laboratories 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
  • Replacement of fluid and electrolyte loss in patients of all age groups

Composition

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

Pharmacology

  • Preparation of oral rehydration salt
  • Composed of anhydrous glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and sodium citrate
  • Single formulation of glucose-based oral rehydration salt to treat or prevent dehydration from diarrhea of any etiology
  • Prevents acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance

Dosage

  • Daily dose 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
  • Children 2 to 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting 100-200 mL
  • Adults and children above 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting 200-400 mL

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 documented

Precautions & Warnings

  • Depressed renal function may need supplementation with parenteral fluids
  • 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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