Oral Rehydration Salt [Powder]

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Oral Rehydration Salt 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.

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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.

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

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