Rice Saline 500 ml

Rice Saline 500 ml

Administration

Discard any unused reconstituted saline after 5 hours of preparation After preparing the saline further heating or boiling is not necessary Feeding-bottle should not be usedMix the solution with a clean spoon each time before administrationSyringe without needle may be used to put small amount of saline into babies mouthContraindicationsKidney failure resulting in diminished production of urine (oliguria) Kidney failure, preventing 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 diarrhoea in infants

Pregnancy & Lactation

Recommended in pregnancy & lactation, as there is 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 imbalance of salt concentrations in the blood (electrolyte imbalance) Patients with severely decreased kidney function Patients with severely decreased liver function

Reconstitution

Preparation for 250 ml Saline: Wash both hands with soap before preparing the saline. Add 250 ml (one glassful) hot boiled water into a jar.Then add 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: Wash both hands with soap before preparing the saline. Add 500 ml hot boiled water (two glassfuls) into a jar. Then add 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.

Storage Conditions

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