What is oresol? Uses and brewing methods

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Le Thi Minh Huong - Emergency Medicine Doctor - Department of Resuscitation - Emergency - Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital.
Oresol is a fairly familiar drug, often indicated to treat dehydration caused by diarrhea in both adults and children. Oresol is used to replace lost water and electrolytes in specific cases such as acute diarrhea, high fever, vomiting, grade 1, 2, 3 dengue or in cases such as athletes and players. sports, people working in hot environment...

1. Dosage of oresol

1.1 For adults To prevent dehydration from diarrhea, you can use 10ml/kg body weight after each loose stool.
For mild or moderate rehydration, use 75ml/kg within the first 4 hours. Then there will be cases such as:
No longer appears dehydration, switch to preventive dose If signs of dehydration appear, repeat the above dose many times If signs of severe dehydration appear Please go to the nearest hospital or medical facility for prompt treatment by intravenous rehydration. Dose to prevent dehydration not caused by diarrhea, you can take sips of oresol as you can.
1.2 For children Infants prescribe a dose of 50ml/time, take it 2-3 times/day Children 2-6 years old take 100ml/time and appoint 2 - 3 times/day Children 6-12 years old take it 150ml/time, drink 2-3 times a day.

2. How to use oresol

Read the instructions for use carefully, mix the oresol pack with the correct amount of water indicated on the instructions right before use. Once mixed, you can drink it within 24 hours, then you should not use it anymore. You should use cold water mixed with oresol solution, do not mix with mineral water because in mineral water there are electrolyte ions that make the wrong ratio of electrolytes, the solution should not be boiled after mixing. You need to shake well, dissolve before drinking. To be most effective, use oresol as prescribed by your doctor.

3. Pay attention when using oresol

Contraindications to oresol you need to pay attention to include:
Patients with acute renal failure, cirrhosis; People with impaired glucose tolerance; People with intestinal obstruction ; People with intestinal perforation ; People with intestinal paralysis ; Anuria or oliguria; Severe dehydration with symptoms of shock; Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. Besides, you need to pay attention to a few things after using oresol:
Do not mix the solution too thick, do not drink too much because it may be overloaded with water and electrolyte disturbances in the body. When giving oresol to young children and infants, attention should be paid to the instructions given by the doctor about the dosage. Do not share oresol with soft drinks, alcohol... because it will disturb the electrolytes in the drug.

4. Side effects when using oresol

When oresol is mixed incorrectly, the wrong volume of water, or the correct dose is not used, you may experience undesirable side effects such as:
Common mild coma Rate of overhydration, increased blood sodium levels Uncommon Heart failure due to excessive rehydration is rare You take too much oresol, the amount of salt in the body increases, it can cause typical symptoms such as:
Convulsions and convulsions in the muscles corn; Heart beating faster than usual; Dizziness; High blood pressure; Frequent irritability, body fatigue and restlessness; Swollen feet or possibly swelling in the lower legs. Immediately notify your doctor, pharmacist for advice, timely and effective side effects. You need to be careful when using oresol, although not all users will have the aforementioned side effects.

5. What to do if you overdose on oresol

Overdosing on oresol will cause you to have symptoms of hypernatremia with symptoms of dizziness, dizziness, heart palpitations, increased blood pressure ... due to the solution being too concentrated, symptoms of excess water with eyelids. Severe puffiness, generalized edema, heart failure. At this time, you need to be treated promptly by:
Slow intravenous infusion of hypotonic solution and drinking water to treat hypernatremia. Treatment of excess water must stop drinking rehydration solutions and electrolytes, use diuretics if necessary.

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