Minerali

/ CTS

It is advisable that small amounts of this medicinal product be taken frequently every few minutes.
During the first 2-4 hours the following dosage is recommended:
Fluid loss without dehydration symptoms: 10 ml/kg body after each loose motion and 2 ml/kg after each vomiting episode.
In case the child weight is unknown:
– Below 10 kg (below 2 years of age): 50 -100 ml after each loose motion or vomiting episode
– 10 kg and above (age 2-10 years): 100-200 ml after each loose motion or vomiting episode.
The patient should be encouraged to drink as much as wanted until condition is resolved.
Mild to moderate fluid loss: 50-100 ml/kg body weight.
In addition, 10 ml/kg body weight should be added after each loose motion and 2 ml/kg body weight after each vomiting episode.
In case the child weight is unknown:
– Below 10 kg (below 2 years of age): add 50 -100 ml after each loose motion or vomiting episode
– 10 kg and above (age 2-10 years): add 100-200 ml after each loose motion or vomiting episode.
Sever fluid loss or sever illness condition: Refer to a physician.
After 4 hours from treatment initiation, treatment and fluid loss symptoms should be re-assessed. If fluid loss symptoms still exist, treatment can be repeated until symptoms resolved. If symptoms get worse the patient should see a physician.
The solution is ready to use. No water or sugar should be added to the solution and it should not be mixed with other liquids. The solution can be refrigerated if prefer to be drank as cold solution.
The solution should be given in small amounts at short intervals. Small amount every few minutes.
Drinking the solution may causa vomiting or spitting-up. Mild vomiting doesn’t interfere proper use of the solution.
If the child vomit or spit the solution should be given using a spoon or in small sips to improve absorption.
Breastfed and bottle fed babies: It is recommended to continue with regular feeding during the treatment. This medicinal product should be given at the recommended dose, and regular feeding should be initiated at the time of the first rehydration treatment with this product or immediately at the end of it, within 4-6 hours.
See prescribing information for full details.

For the prevention of dehydration by replacing fluids and electrolytes loss associated with conditions such as acute diarrhoea.

Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.
There are no known contraindications. However, there may be a number of conditions where treatment with this product will be inappropriate e.g. intestinal obstruction requiring surgical intervention.

Contains dextrose.

None stated.

None stated.

This medicinal product is not contra-indicated in pregnancy or lactation.
Medical supervision is recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation.

In the event of significant overdose, serum electrolytes should be evaluated as soon as possible, appropriate steps taken to correct an abnormalities and levels monitored until return to normal levels is established. This is particularly important in the very young and in cases of severe hepatic of renal failure.

Store below 25°C.
Shelf life after first opening: 3 days after first opening.