MEDICINE

NOVO ORS

Indications

  • NOVO ORS 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.

Similar brands of Oral rehydration salt [glucose based]

Brands of Oral rehydration salt [glucose based]
#BrandCompanyFormStrengthPrice
1Chemist OralSalineChemist Laboratories Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
2OralyteAlbion Laboratories LimitedOral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
3Saline OArmy Pharma LimitedOral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
4Fast oralsaline-NPharmik Laboratories Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
5E-SalineEdruc LimitedOral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
6ORSPopular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
7Medicon Oral SalineMedicon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
8Super SalineAmico Laboratories Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
9Easy ORSCentral Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
10G-ORSGonoshasthaya Pharma Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
11K-Saline NKemiko Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
12Millat's ORSMillat Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
13NeosalineEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
14Orasol SalineSonear Laboratories Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
15Medimet's ORSMedimet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
16New ORS-AAd-din Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
17O Saline NZenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
18Pharma SalinePharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
19R-Saline-NRephco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
20Sos SalineSupreme Pharmaceutical Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
21SR SalineSeema Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
22UnisalineThe IBN SINA Pharmaceutical PLCOral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
23Virgo's OrsalineVirgo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
24Ziska Oral SalineZiska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
25SMC ORSalineSMC Enterprise LtdOral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
26Saline-RRenata PLCOral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
27Acme's ORSACME Laboratories Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
28Naafco OrsalineNaafco Pharma PLCOral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
29ORS-JaysonJayson Pharmaceutical Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
30ZeosalineSharif Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Oral Powder10.25 gmNot listed
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Common questions

What is NOVO ORS used for?

NOVO ORS 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.

What is the generic name of NOVO ORS?

NOVO ORS contains Oral rehydration salt [glucose based], which belongs to the group: Oral electrolytes preparations.

Who makes NOVO ORS?

NOVO ORS is marketed in Bangladesh by Novo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd..

How is NOVO ORS taken?

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. Always follow your doctor's instructions.

This page is general information and is not medical advice. It does not replace a registered doctor, and it is not a prescription or a recommendation to use any medicine or test. Prices are listed prices and may change. Always follow the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.