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Oral Rehydration Salts
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What are Oral Rehydration Salts?
Active Ingredients: Sodium Chloride, Glucose
Oral Rehydration Salts are a fluid replacement therapy used to treat or prevent dehydration, including dehydration due to diarrhea. Oral rehydration Therapy can decrease the risk of death from diarrhea significantly. It is considered safe, effective, and less invasive than other methods of rehydration therapy.
Oral Rehydration Salts are a combination of glucose (sugar) and electrolytes (salts).
AdvaCare Pharma is a global supplier of Glucose + Sodium Chloride Infusions. Our medical products are manufactured in our facilities in China, India, and the USA. These factories are regularly inspected to ensure they need the high standards necessary to meet GMP certification.
Why are we a quality Oral Rehydration Salts manufacturer?
AdvaCare Pharma, an American pharmaceutical company, is a manufacturer of Oral Rehydration Salts and a wide range of over 4,000 medical products that are available for global distribution. Our company specializes in the production of high-quality pharmaceutical products that adhere to GMP standards and regulations. Our company's foundation has been built on delivering the maximum value to our partners through a focus on high-quality, cost-effective products and tailored solutions for specific regional markets.
Uses
What are Oral Rehydration Salts used for?
It's used to treat and prevent dehydration caused by various reasons, particularly diarrhea.
How are Oral Rehydration Salts used?
This medication has been manufactured as a powder. It should be added to clean water and taken orally.
What dose should be taken?
For mild dehydration, the usual dose is 20ml/kg/hr for the first hour and 10ml/kg/hr for the next 6-8 hours.
For moderate dehydration, the usual dose is 20ml/kg/hr for the first hour and 15-20ml/kg/hr for the next 6-8 hours.
Treatment plans should be reassessed at 4-hour intervals and continue as long as diarrhea and signs of dehydration persist.
Refer to a doctor or pharmacist for guidelines on dosage.
Side Effects
As with all pharmaceuticals, some unwanted effects can occur from the use of Oral Rehydration Salts.
Common side effects include, but may not be limited to:
- fever (febrile response)
- chills
- itching (pruritus) or rash
For a comprehensive list of all side effects, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
If any symptom persists or gets worse, or you notice any other symptoms, please call your doctor immediately.
Precautions
Do NOT use Oral Rehydration Salts if:
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients.
- You suffer from extracellular hyperhydration.
The use of Oral Rehydration Salts during pregnancy or breastfeeding is not considered harmful. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional before treatment.
If the eyelids become swollen during the treatment, stop drinking the oral rehydration salts. Drink plain water and resume using the medicine after the puffiness has been relieved.
In case of vomiting, stop using the product for 10 minutes. Resume at a slower pace, drinking small but frequent amounts. Do not stop treatment.
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