Oral Rehydration Salt
WHO & UNICEF Approved Formula

Composition:
Each sachet (for 500 ml) contains: Potassium Chloride BP 0.75 gm, Sodium Chloride BP 1.30 gm, Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate BP 1.45 gm, Anhydrous Glucose BP 6.75 gm.
Indications:
Saline-O helps in the 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.

Pharmacology:
This is the preparation of oral rehydration salt. It is composed of anhydrous glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and trisodium 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, in individuals of any age. It also prevents acidosis due to electrolyte imbalance.

Dosage & Administration:

• Children less than 2 years: After each loose stool or vomiting, 50-100 mL (10 to 20 teaspoonfuls) of prepared solution.
• Children 2 to 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting, 125-250 mL (1/2 to 1 glass) of prepared solution.
• Adults and children above 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting, 250-500 mL (1 to 2 glasses) of prepared solution.

Precautions & Warnings:
Do not mix the oral saline with hot water or heat the prepared solution. Discard the unused prepared oral saline after 12 hours of preparation.

Storage Conditions:
Do not store above 30°C. Keep away from light and wet places. Keep out of reach of children.

Packing:
Each box contains 25 sachets.