GENERIC

Oral rehydration salt [glucose based]

Indications

Medicon Medicon Oral Saline Saline helps in replacement of fluid and electrolyte loss due to-

  • Acute diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Dehydration

Other conditions of fluid loss or lack of intake in patients of all age groups.

Pharmacology

This is the preparation of oral rehydration salt. It is composed of anhydrous glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and sodium citrate (as dihydrate). This is a single formulation of glucose based oral rehydration salt to treat or prevent dehydration from diarrhea of any etiology, including cholera and in individuals of any age. This also prevents acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance.

Dosage and administration

Daily dose should be equivalent to patients' fluid requirement for maintenance and replenishment of losses. During this therapy, mother should not stop breastfeeding to their child and normal food should be continued in case of adults. Children less than 2 years : After each loose stool or vomiting 50-100 mL (10 to 20 teaspoonful) of prepared this. Children 2 to 10 years : After each loose stool or vomiting 100-200 mL (1/2 to 1 glass) of prepared oral saline. Adult and children above 10 years : After each loose stool or vomiting 200-400 mL (1 to 2 glass) of prepared this.

Interactions

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Precautions and warnings

Depressed renal function, severe continuing diarrhea or other critical fluid losses may need supplementation with parenteral fluids along with oral saline.

Storage

Do not store above 30°C temperature. Keep away from light and wet places. Keep out of reach of children.

Clinical information is taken from the most complete brand listing (Medicon Oral Saline); it applies to the active ingredient.

Brands of Oral rehydration salt [glucose based]

Brands of Oral rehydration salt [glucose based]
#BrandCompanyFormStrengthPrice
31SR SalineSeema Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
32SRS-SalineSilco Pharmaceutical Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
33Super SalineAmico Laboratories Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
34UnisalineThe IBN SINA Pharmaceutical PLCOral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
35Virgo's OrsalineVirgo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
36ZeosalineSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
37Ziska Oral SalineZiska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed

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