Rice Saline 500500ml

Indication

Dehydration, Acute diarrhoea, Cholera, Vomiting, Acute fluid and electrolyte loss

Adult Dose

Oral Adult 200 ml to 500 ml for each loose motion

Child Dose

Oral Child 6 month to 23 months: 50 ml to 100 ml for each loose motion 2 years to 9 years: 100 ml to 200 ml for each loose motion 10 years or more: ... View More

Contraindication

Kidney failure resulting in diminished production of urine (oliguria) Kidney failure, preventing production of urine (anuria) Obstruction of the stoma... View More

Mode of Action

Potassium chloride is a major cation of the intracellular fluid. It plays an active role in the conduction of nerve impulses in the heart, brain and ske... View More

Precaution

Precautions should be taken in case of significant overdose, especially for the following patients - Children less than 1 year of age Patients with i... View More

Side Effect

Some studies have reported a slightly increased risk of hyponatraemia (low plasma sodium concentration) in patients who have received this ORS. However ... View More