Virgo's Orsaline 10.25 gm (Oral Powder)

10.25 gm sachet: ৳ 4.58 (20's pack: ৳ 91.60)

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Helps in replacement of fluid and electrolyte loss
  • For acute diarrhea
  • For vomiting
  • For dehydration
  • Useful for other conditions of fluid loss or lack of intake

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

  • Preparation of oral rehydration salt
  • Composed of glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and sodium citrate
  • Formulated to treat or prevent dehydration from diarrhea
  • Prevents acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance

Dosage

  • Daily dose 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
  • Adults 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 or heat the solution
  • Discard the unused prepared oral saline after 12 hours

Interaction

  • No known drug interactions

Precautions & Warnings

  • Supplementation with parenteral fluids may be necessary for depressed renal function or severe continuing diarrhea

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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