Rice Saline (Oral Powder)

Indications

• Acute fluid and electrolyte loss conditions such as cholera, acute diarrhea & vomiting
• Dehydration
• Severely low concentrations of salts in the blood (severe electrolyte depletion)

Composition

• Sodium Chloride BP 1.3 gm (For 500 ml water)
• Potassium Chloride BP 0.75 gm (For 500 ml water)
• Tri-sodium Citrate Dihydrate BP 1.45 gm (For 500 ml water)
• Processed Rice Powder Pharma Grade 25 gm (For 500 ml water)
• Sodium Chloride BP 0.65 gm (For 250 ml water)
• Potassium Chloride BP 0.375 gm (For 250 ml water)
• Tri-sodium Citrate Dihydrate BP 0.725 gm (For 250 ml water)
• Processed Rice Powder Pharma Grade 12.5 gm (For 250 ml water)

Pharmacology

• Contains essential electrolytes & carbohydrate
• Facilitates the absorption of sodium and water in the small intestine
• Replenishes lost electrolytes in the body
• Corrects the acidosis that occurs as a result of diarrhea and dehydration
• Rice reduces the osmolarity of the solution, preventing additional loss of fluid through stools

Dosage & Administration

• Dose depends on the severity of the dehydrating conditions
• Different recommended doses for various age groups
• Reconstitution procedure for 250 ml and 500 ml saline
• Advice on discarding unused reconstituted saline, not using a feeding-bottle, mixing the solution with a clean spoon before administration, and using a syringe without needle for babies

Interaction

No known drug interaction reported

Contraindications

• Kidney failure resulting in diminished production of urine (oliguria)
• Kidney failure preventing the production of urine (anuria)
• Obstruction of the stomach or intestines
• Reduced blood flow to vital internal organs (shock)
• Severe and continuous vomiting (intractable vomiting)
• Severe dehydration
• Severe diarrhea in infants

Pregnancy & Lactation

Recommended in pregnancy & lactation, as there are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used

Precautions & Warnings

• Precautions should be taken in case of significant overdose, especially for children less than 1 year of age, patients with imbalance of salt concentrations in the blood, and patients with severely decreased kidney and liver function

Therapeutic Class

Oral electrolytes preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light & moisture

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