Rice ORS Oral Powder 250ml 10pcs

Uses of Rice ORS Oral Powder

Diarrhea, Dehydration, Vomiting, Fluid and Electrolytes imbalance

How does Rice ORS Oral Powder work?

This saline effectively replenishes lost electrolytes in the body and corrects acidosis that occurs as a result of diarrhea and dehydration.

Side Effects of Rice ORS Oral Powder

• Nausea
• Vomiting

Composition:

For 500 ml water:

• Each sachet contains:
  • Sodium Chloride BP 1.3 gm
  • Potassium Chloride BP 0.75 gm
  • Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate BP 1.45 gm
  • Processed Rice Powder Pharma Grade 25 gm

For 250 ml water:

• Each sachet contains:
  • Sodium Chloride BP 0.65 gm
  • Potassium Chloride BP 0.375 gm
  • Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate BP 0.725 gm
  • Processed Rice Powder Pharma Grade 12.5 gm

Indication of Rice ORS Oral Powder

• This saline is indicated in:
  • Acute fluid and electrolyte loss conditions such as cholera, acute diarrhea, and vomiting
  • Dehydration
  • Severely low concentrations of salts in the blood (severe electrolyte depletion)

Pharmacology

• Potassium chloride: Plays an active role in nerve impulse conduction, muscle contraction, maintenance of renal function, acid-base balance, carbohydrate metabolism, and gastric secretion.
• Sodium chloride: Important in electrolyte and fluid balance, osmotic pressure control, and water distribution.
• Dextrose: Used as a source of calories and water for hydration, reduces loss of body protein and nitrogen, promotes glycogen deposition in the liver, and stimulates potassium uptake by cells when used with insulin.

Dosage of Rice ORS Oral Powder

Adult Dose:

• After each loose stool or vomiting, administer 200-400 ml of prepared saline.
• The daily dose should be equivalent to patients' fluid requirement for maintenance and replenishment of losses.
• During saline therapy, normal food should be continued in the case of adults.

Child Dose:

• Children above 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting, administer 200-400 ml of prepared saline.
• Children 2 to 10 years: After each loose stool or vomiting, administer 100-200 ml of prepared oral saline.
• Children less than 2 years: After each loose stool or vomiting, administer 10 to 20 spoonfuls (50-100 ml) of prepared saline.
• The daily dose should be equivalent to patients' fluid requirement for maintenance and replenishment of losses.
• During saline therapy, mothers should not stop breastfeeding their children.

Preparation for 250ml & 500ml Saline:

Preparation for 250 ml Saline:

• Add 250 ml (one glassful) of hot boiled water into a jar.
• Then add a full sachet of Rice ORS (for 250 ml water) powder into the jar.
• Mix the powder well in the water until a milky white solution appears.
• Give the solution to the patient to drink as per the dose.

Preparation for 500 ml Saline:

• Add 500 ml hot boiled water (two glassfuls) into a jar.
• Then add a full sachet of Rice ORS (for 500 ml water) powder into the jar.
• Mix the powder well in the water until a milky white solution appears.
• Give the solution to the patient to drink as per the dose.

Interaction

• There is no known drug interaction reported.

Contraindications

Not to be used in:

• Kidney failure resulting in diminished production of urine (oliguria)
• Kidney failure, preventing the production of urine (anuria)
• Obstruction of the stomach or intestines
• Reduced blood flow to vital internal organs (shock)
• Severe and continuous vomiting (intractable vomiting)
• Severe dehydration
• Severe diarrhea in infants

Pregnancy & Lactation

Recommended in pregnancy & lactation, as there are no known harmful effects when this medicine is used.

Precautions & Warnings

• Precautions should be taken in case of significant overdose, especially for the following patients:
  • Children less than 1 year of age
  • Patients with an imbalance of salt concentrations in the blood (electrolyte imbalance)
  • Patients with severely decreased kidney and liver function
• Depressed renal function, severe continuing diarrhea, or other critical fluid losses may need supplementation with parenteral fluids along with oral saline.
• Reconstituted saline should be used within 6 hours.

Storage Conditions:

Store in a cool & dry place, protected from light & moisture.