Super Saline
OTC- Company:
- Amico Laboratories Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Saline
- Pack size:
- Saline
৳ 4.57/unit
Pack: ৳ 4.57
Price comparison
- This brand
- ৳ 4.57
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- ৳ 3.06
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At a glance
Anhydrous Glucose + Potassium Chloride + Sodium Chloride + Sodium Bicarbonate (Oral Rehydration Salts) is used to prevent and treat dehydration caused by acute diarrhea. It replaces essential water and salts lost through stools and vomitus.
Indications
- Dehydration due to acute diarrhea
- Gastro-enteritis with dehydration
- Prolonged vomiting
- Burns with gastric fistula
- Pulmonary hemorrhage
- Intestinal bleeding
Dosage
Adult: 200-400 mL of prepared saline after each loose stool or vomiting.
Children (above 10 years): 200-400 mL of prepared saline after each loose stool or vomiting.
Children (2-10 years): 100-200 mL of prepared saline after each loose stool or vomiting.
Children (below 2 years): 50-100 mL (10-20 spoonful) after each loose stool or vomiting.
Special Instructions: Severe continuing diarrhoea or other critical fluid losses may need supplementation with parenteral fluids. Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus. Solutions containing acetate or gluconate ions should be used with caution as excess administration may result in metabolic alkalosis.
Side effects
No significant side effects at recommended dosage. Overdose may cause electrolyte imbalance.
Precautions & warnings
Precautions:
- Caution in depressed renal function
- Severe continuing diarrhoea may need parenteral fluids
- Consult doctor in critical fluid losses
- Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus
- Solutions containing acetate or gluconate ions should be used with caution (excess may cause metabolic alkalosis)