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Follow directions for dilution and the recommended amount of this reduced osmolarity ORS solution according to weight and/or age of patient and intended use (prevention or treatment of dehydration) (see Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 under Dosage & Administration) to avoid underdosing or overdosing.
Oral rehydration salts may be used in severe dehydration only if intravenous fluid is not available.
This reduced osmolarity ORS granules in sachet should be made into solution immediately before use. If not refrigerated, discard any remaining solution 4 hours after reconstitution. If refrigerated, the reconstituted solution can be kept for 24 hours after which it should no longer be used.
Use only cool clean drinking water to reconstitute this product. The reconstituted solution should never be boiled.
This product gives a cloudy solution when reconstituted. Shake or stir well before feeding.
Do not use more than the recommended dose unless recommended by a doctor.
When to consult the doctor: If any undesirable effect occurs or dehydration worsens.
Consult a doctor if the patient: Passes many stools; Is very thirsty; Has sunken eyes; Seems not to be getting better after 3 days; Has fever; Does not eat or drink normally; Is having difficulty in breathing or is breathing fast; Has trouble or pain in swallowing food, vomiting with blood or has bloody or black stools.
