INDICATIONS: In dehydration state due to acute diarrhea for compensating water and electrolyte loss.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypernatremia, Hyperglycemia, Hyperkalemia.

PRECAUTIONS:

In renal insufficiency, it has to be used with caution. Prevent consuming antibiotics in acute phase of diarrhea.

Pregnancy: pregnancy category A.

Nursing Mother: no problem in using in nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use: safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have been established.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Over limit consuming of this pharmacy could cause convulsion especially in children less than 1 year.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Adults:  As required, with each diarrhea 250-500 milliliters of solution.

Infant: 1000 milliliters in 24 hours. 

Children: 1000 milliliters in 8-24 hours depends on age & weight of child and also illness severity.

How Prepared: Dissolve one sachet of Ruz-O.R.S. in 1000 milliliters of hygienic water. Prepare solution fresh, everyday, and keep it in refrigerator.

How Supplied: Each Pack of Ruz-O.R.S. 27.9 gram sachets contains 10 sachets in one box.

storage: Store in room temperature and dry place.

Reference:

See literature for adverse effects of NaCl, KCl, Trisodium Citrate, and Dextrose.