Rehydron Optim powder for oral solution in bags of 10.7 g 20 pcs.

Active ingredients:

1 packet contains: potassium chloride 0.75 g; sodium chloride 1.3 g; sodium citrate 1.45 g; anhydrous glucose 6.75 g;

Excipients: acesulfame potassium (E 950), lemon flavoring.

Pharmacodynamics

The solution of the drug “Rehydron Optim” according to WHO recommendations has a reduced osmolarity, which is 245 mOsm/l, pH – slightly alkaline. The solution of the drug is used to compensate for electrolyte and fluid losses during diarrhea. Glucose promotes the absorption of salts, citrates help to correct the balance in metabolic acidosis.

Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of water, electrolytes, and glucose contained in the drug “Rehydron Optim” corresponds to the natural pharmacokinetics of these substances in the body.

Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any component of the drug, severe dehydration, loss of consciousness, hemodynamic shock, intestinal obstruction, intractable vomiting, ileus.

Preparation of the solution: dissolve 1 sachet of powder in 0.5 l of boiled water cooled to room temperature. Take the solution orally or administer under the supervision of a physician through a nasogastric tube.

If after the introduction of replacement therapy, diarrhea symptoms persist, the use of the drug solution “Rehydron Optim” is continued as maintenance therapy.

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The drug should be administered orally, using water to dissolve it.

The contents of 1 sachet of Rehydron Optim should be dissolved in 0.5 l of water. If the dose is exceeded, the patient may develop hypernatremia. Sugar should not be added to the solution. Food intake is possible immediately after rehydration. If vomiting occurs, wait 10 minutes and let the solution be drunk slowly, in small sips.

Severe dehydration (loss of more than 9% of body weight in children, anuria) should be treated first with intravenous rehydration drugs. After that, “Rehydron Optim” can be prescribed for continued therapy.

Rehydron Optimum contains potassium (0.41 g per 0.5 l of solution), which must be taken into account when using the solution in patients with reduced kidney function who are on a diet with controlled potassium intake.

“Rehydron Optim” contains sodium, which must be taken into account when using the solution in patients with impaired kidney function who are on a diet with controlled sodium intake.

Pregnant women

Rehydron optim instructions state that the drug is allowed for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding in recommended doses. Breastfeeding can be continued as long as necessary, even during oral rehydration, or it can be continued immediately after rehydration.

Children

The instructions for Rehydron Optim state that the drug can be used in children. There are no age restrictions from which children can use this drug.

Drivers

The drug does not affect the reaction speed when driving vehicles or other mechanisms.

Hypernatremia and hyperkalemia may occur in patients with reduced renal function.

When administering a very large amount or a very concentrated solution of the drug Rehydron Optim, hypernatremia may occur. In patients with impaired renal function, metabolic alkalosis may occur. Symptoms of hypernatremia include weakness, neuromuscular excitation, drowsiness, confusion, coma, and sometimes even respiratory arrest. Metabolic alkalosis may manifest itself in decreased lung ventilation, neuromuscular excitation, and tetanic convulsions.

In case of severe overdose with pronounced consequences, the administration of Rehydron Optim should be discontinued. A doctor’s consultation is required. Correction of electrolyte and fluid balance should be carried out on the basis of laboratory test data.

If the recommended doses are followed, the development of adverse reactions is unlikely.

Potentially possible development of allergic reactions.

In patients with normal renal function, the risk of hypernatremia or hyperhydration when using Rehydron Optim is low. Vomiting may occur, indicating that the drug has been administered too rapidly.

There is no information about the interaction of the drug Rehydron Optim with other drugs.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store the prepared solution in a refrigerator at 2°C – 8°C for 24 hours.

Shelf life – 3 years.