R-Saline-N 10.25 gm (Oral Powder)

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

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Replacement of fluid and electrolyte loss
  • Acute diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Dehydration

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

Pharmacology

  • Oral rehydration salt
  • Single formulation of glucose-based ORS
  • Treatment for dehydration from diarrhea
  • Prevention of dehydration from diarrhea including cholera
  • Prevention of acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance

Dosage

  • Daily dose equivalent to patients' fluid requirement for maintenance and replenishment of losses
  • Dosage for children less than 2 years
  • Dosage for children 2 to 10 years
  • Dosage for adults and children above 10 years

Administration

  • Dispersal of sachet contents in 500 mL of pure drinking water
  • Avoid mixing with hot water or heating the prepared solution
  • Discard unused prepared oral saline after 12 hours

Interaction

  • No known drug interactions
  • No documented interactions

Precautions & Warnings

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