Glucost R

Glucost R

Manufacturer:

Nurturemed

Distributor:

Nurturemed
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per sachet NaCl 0.263 g, trisodium citrate dihydrate 0.294 g, KCl 0.149 g, anhydrous dextrose 1.352 g. Na 75 mmol/L, K 20 mmol/L, Cl 65 mmol/L, citrate 10 mmol/L, dextrose 75 mmol/L (total osmolarity: 245 mmol/L)
Indications/Uses
Replacement of fluid & electrolyte losses associated w/ acute diarrhea, vomiting & increased metabolic expenditure in vigorous exercises & athletics.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Deficit therapy: Mild dehydration Adult & childn 30 mL/kg. Infant ≤2 yr 50 mL/kg. Moderate dehydration Adult & childn 60 mL/kg. Infant 100 mL/kg. Maintenance therapy Adult & childn 60 mL/kg/day. Infant 100 mL/kg/day. Active replacement/preventive therapy Adult 200 mL. Childn 100 mL. Infant 50 mL.
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Dissolve 1 sachet in 100 mL of distilled/boiled & cooled-down water.
MIMS Class
Electrolytes
ATC Classification
A07CA - Oral rehydration salt formulations ; Used in the treatment of diarrhea.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Glucost R powd for oral soln
Packing/Price
50 × 1's (P385/box, P7.7/sachet)
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