Oral rehydration powder is used in case of mild to moderate dehydration in adults and children, consisting of sodium, potassium, glucose and citrate being and sold commercially under the names of Hydrazine; Floralyte and Pedialyte.
Indications of salts for oral rehydration
Dehydration, acute diarrhea in adults and children and for electrolyte replacement.
Price of salts for oral rehydration
The price of oral rehydration salts ranges from 5 to 15 reais.
Adverse Effects of oral rehydration salts
May cause vomiting if swallowed and excessive sodium in the blood.
Contraindications of salts for oral rehydration
Individuals with low urine output.
How to use salts for oral rehydration
Pour the contents of one sachet into one liter of cold filtered water and drink gradually or with each evacuation or vomit.
Caution : After preparing the solution, drink within 24 hours. Do not add sugar or any other element to the preparation.
