Per sachet NaCl 650 mg, KCl 375 mg, trisodium citrate 725 mg, anhydrous glucose 3.375 g
Indications/Uses
Oral rehydration in acute diarrhea & cholera.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Dissolve contents of 1 sachet in 250 mL cool, boiled water. Adult 250 mL 4 times for 1st 2 hr up to 12 times daily. Childn 2-5 yr 250 mL 3 times for 1st 2 hr up to 6 times daily; <2 yr 250 mL for 1st 2 hr up to tds.
Special Precautions
Cardiac failure, HTN, peripheral & pulmonary oedema & toxaemia in pregnancy. IV inj should be given slowly. Adrenal insufficiency, acute dehydration or heat cramps. Concomitant use of K-sparing diuretics. Early posttraumatic state or severe sepsis. Renal impairment.