ORS 10 sachets

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ORS

10 Sachets Oral Rehydration Salt Powder For Oral Solution For prevention and treatment of dehydration

Composition

Sodium chloride, Glucose anhydrous, Potassium chloride, Trisodium citrate dihydrate

Properties

The reconstituted solution contains a mixture of sodium and potassium salts along with glucose, which facilitates the absorption of sodium and potassium from the intestine. Water is drawn from the bowel by the osmotic effect. As well as “drying up” the stools, the dehydration and loss of elec-trolytes caused by the diarrhoea is corrected by the water and electrolytes absorbed.

Indications

Oral rehydration salt is indicated for the treatment of diarrhoea and fluid loss due to diarrhoea in infants, children and adults.

Dosage and administration

Dissolve contents in 1000 ml of boiled, cool water and to be taken orally.

Unused solution should be stored in a refrigerator and discarded 24 hours

after preparation.

Contraindications

cirrhosis of the liver

congestive cardiac failure

nephrotic syndrome

Side effects

Common:

hypernatraemia, oedema, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps,

thirst, reduced salivation, lachrymation, sweating, fever, tachycardia, renal

Storage

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C In a dry place

Package:

Carton box holds 10 sachets and a paper leaflet.