Uses of Peditral

Peditral is produced in the form of a powdered suspension for oral administration with many different ingredients. So what is the effect of Peditral and how to use it properly, let's find out through the article below.

1. What is Peditral?

Peditral is a drug that helps to balance electrolytes in the body. The drug is produced in the form of a powdered suspension for oral administration with each package of 29.5 grams, including the following ingredients:
3.5 grams of Sodium Chloride. 2.9g Trisodium citrate dihydrate content. 1.5g Potassium chloride. 20g Dextrose anhydrous content. Other excipients such as flavoring, citric acid, sodium saccharin,...with appropriate content.

2. What are the effects of Peditral?

Peditral drug works to help replenish the electrolytes needed by the body. Therefore, the drug is indicated for the treatment of disorders of water or electrolyte imbalance due to vomiting or diarrhea. In addition, the drug is also indicated to prevent dehydration or electrolytes after surgery or after illness.

3. Instructions for using Peditral

Peditral is used orally by mixing one sachet with 1 liter of cold water. The drug solution after being mixed is only effective for use within 24 hours.
Depending on the health status of each person, the doctor will prescribe a different amount of drug solution.

4. Contraindications of the drug Peditral

Contraindicated to use Peditral for cases such as:
People with a history of hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Peditral. The body is not able to tolerate glucose or the patient has kidney failure, intestinal obstruction, paralytic ileus. When patients experience persistent vomiting or severe dehydration, drug therapy is not effective. At that time, it is necessary to urgently bring the patient to a medical facility for timely infusion and examination.

5. Side effects of the drug Peditral

If the use of Peditral is greater than the need, it may lead to eyelid edema. Failure to use properly may cause water and electrolyte imbalance. When there is any abnormality during the use of Peditral, the patient should stop using the drug or contact a doctor to avoid serious consequences.

6. Some notes when using Peditral

Do not mix Peditral with solutions containing other electrolytes, do not add salt or sugar to the drug solution. Do not arbitrarily combine Peditral with other drugs. In case it is necessary to use, patients should consult a doctor for the safest and most effective way to use it. Peditral is only effective when mixed with pure drinking water and in the volume as stated above. Do not arbitrarily add sugar or replace purified drinking water with other types of water. Do not boil the drug solution after mixing and do not use the medicine after 24 hours from the time of preparation. If not used up, you should store the medicine in the refrigerator, cover it and drink it up within the day. Use with caution in severely dehydrated patients or patients with cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, liver and kidney disease.

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