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Potassium Chloride + Rice powder + Sodium Chloride + Trisodium Citrate (Rice ORS)
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At a glance
Potassium Chloride + Rice powder + Sodium Chloride + Trisodium Citrate (Rice ORS) is used for the treatment of dehydration, acute diarrhea, cholera, vomiting, and acute fluid and electrolyte loss.
Description
Rice ORS contains Potassium Chloride (major intracellular cation), Sodium Chloride (major extracellular cation), Trisodium Citrate (converted to bicarbonate), and Rice powder which provides fluid and electrolyte replacement and reduces stool output in diarrhea.
Indications
- Dehydration
- Acute diarrhea
- Cholera
- Vomiting
- Acute fluid and electrolyte loss
Therapeutic class
Oral Rehydration Solution
Pharmacological class
Electrolyte & Fluid Replacement
Pharmacology
Rice ORS is a combination of Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium Citrate, and Rice powder. Potassium and sodium maintain electrolyte balance, trisodium citrate provides bicarbonate precursor for acidosis prevention, and rice powder reduces diarrhea severity and improves water absorption in the gut.
Mechanism of action
Restores fluid and electrolyte balance and reduces diarrhea severity.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- 200-500 mL for each loose motion
Pediatric Dose (Oral):
- 6-23 months: 50-100 mL for each loose motion
- 2-9 years: 100-200 mL for each loose motion
- ≥10 years: 200-500 mL for each loose motion
Administration
- Mix with safe water as directed
- Take after each loose motion
- Drink slowly in small sips
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember; do not double the dose.
Side effects
Side Effects:
- Hyponatremia (low plasma sodium concentration) - rare and limited
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in significant overdose (especially children under 1 year, electrolyte imbalance, severely decreased kidney and liver function)
- Do not use in severe vomiting, severe dehydration, severe diarrhea in infants, shock
Contraindications
- Renal failure with oliguria/anuria
- Stomach or intestinal obstruction
- Reduced blood flow to vital internal organs (shock)
- Severe and continuous vomiting
- Severe dehydration
- Severe diarrhea in infants
Drug interactions
No known interactions.
Food interactions
Not food-related; it is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Considered safe during pregnancy; consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
Use in Lactation: Considered safe during breastfeeding; consult your doctor.
Pediatric use
Pediatric dose based on age; caution in children under 1 year.
Geriatric use
Caution required in elderly patients; consult your doctor.
Renal / hepatic impairment
Renal Impairment: Caution in severely decreased kidney function; consult your doctor.
Hepatic Impairment: Caution in severely decreased liver function; consult your doctor.
Overdose effects
Severe overdose may cause electrolyte disturbances; treatment: discontinue drug, electrolyte monitoring and correction.
Storage conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, away from moisture; keep out of reach of children.
Chemical structure
Potassium Chloride + Rice ORS