Uses of Theresol

Theresol is a product of Thanh Hoa Pharmaceutical - Medical Supplies Joint Stock Company. This is a drug that helps to replenish water and electrolytes for the body with 2 main ingredients: Glucose and sodium salt. One pack of Theresol powder has the following ingredients:
Glucose : 4g; Sodium citrate dihydrate: 0.58g; Sodium chloride: 0.7g; Potassium chloride: 0.3g; Excipients (color, orange flavor) just enough for 1 pack. One box of Theresol is packed with 20 packets of powder for 5.63g oral solution, which is commonly sold at hospital pharmacies or drug retailers nationwide.

Theresol drug works through the following ingredients:
The Glucose component in Theresol helps provide energy for the body, while adding sugar and improving blood glucose levels. Theresol is used to treat hypoglycemia. At the same time, glucose is also a carrier of other drugs through the co-transporter system, so Theresol is often used with electrolyte solutions to prevent and treat dehydration caused by acute diarrhea. In addition, Theresol also adds sodium and potassium salts for the purpose of rehydration and electrolytes for the patient's body.

Theresol is indicated for replenishing water and electrolytes, providing energy in cases of patients who are dehydrated due to diarrhea, patients who sweat a lot after working or doing sports, patients vomiting or the person is in a state of high fever.
If you have any questions about the use and indications of Theresol, patients can consult their doctor for more details.

Theresol is used orally: dissolve 1 packet of powdered medicine with 300ml of boiled and cooled water. Theresol after reconstitution is only used within 24 hours.
Dosage of Theresol medicine:
For adults: use 2-3 packs of Theresol medicine. For children from 2 to 10 years old: use from 100 to 200 ml. For children under 2 years old: use from 50-100ml. Note: The dose of Theresol can be adjusted depending on the patient's condition and condition, so users need to absolutely follow the doctor's Theresol treatment instructions.
Rehydration:
Mild dehydration: Take Theresol 50 ml/kg, within 4-6 hours. Moderate dehydration: Take Theresol 100 ml/kg, within 4-6 hours. Then adjust the dose and duration of Theresol according to the level and response to treatment. In children, give it one by one, take Theresol continuously until the prescribed dose is finished, do not give too much at once, it will cause vomiting. Maintain water:
Continuous mild diarrhea: take Theresol 100-200 ml/kg/24 hours, until diarrhea stops. Severe persistent diarrhea take Theresol 15ml/kg every hour until the diarrhea stops. Theresol is limited to prescription for adults: up to 1000 ml/hour.

Do not use Theresol in the following cases:
Allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredient in Theresol medicine; People with impaired glucose tolerance; Patients with impaired liver function, severe renal function; Congestive heart failure; Intestinal paralysis, intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation; Anuria or oliguria: Normal kidney function is required to eliminate any excess urine or electrolytes, so people with anuria or persistent urinary incontinence need to have correct fluid and electrolyte transfusions. However, transient diuresis is a feature of diarrhea-related dehydration, so there is no contraindication to oral rehydration therapy with Theresol.) Severe dehydration with shock: oral rehydration with Theresol will cause slow absorption, so it needs to be treated quickly by intravenous injection; Severe diarrhea: when diarrhea exceeds 30 ml/kg body weight/hour, the patient may not be able to drink enough water to compensate for the continuous loss of water; Vomiting profuse and prolonged.

When using Theresol, patients may experience some unwanted side effects as follows: mild vomiting, heavy eyelids, hypernatremia, heart failure...
If experiencing the above symptoms or any other symptoms Any abnormality should immediately report to the doctor for advice on dose reduction or the most appropriate treatment instructions.

During the use of Theresol, special attention should be paid:
During treatment with Theresol, attention should be paid to careful monitoring of electrolyte levels and acid-base balance. Follow the correct preparation and amount of Theresol drug solution according to the instructions for use to avoid the situation of not adding enough water, glucose, and electrolytes. Theresol should be used with caution in infants and young children. Theresol can be used on pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. Theresol drug does not affect the process of driving vehicles and operating machines, patients can be assured when using Theresol on this subject. Theresol can appear to interact with some other drugs when taken together, increasing side effects or reducing, losing activity, so patients need to tell their doctor or pharmacist what kind of products they are using first. When taking Theresol to avoid unnecessary interactions. Theresol should be used with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, diseases that cause edema or sodium retention... because there is a high risk of hypernatremia or hyperkalemia, leading to heart failure or worsening edema. Theresol should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment or cirrhosis. At the same time, during treatment with this product, patients should be carefully monitored for electrolyte levels and acid-base balance. Theresol overdose symptoms:
Theresol overdose symptoms include hypernatremia (causes dizziness, dizziness, heart palpitations, increased blood pressure, irritability, high fever...) and excess water. (eyelid swelling, generalized edema, heart failure); Treat hypernatremia with slow intravenous infusion of hypotonic solutions and water intake; Treatment of excess water: Stop taking Theresol and use a diuretic if necessary. Theresol medicine has the main ingredients of glucose and sodium salt, used for the purpose of replenishing electrolytes when needed. During use, users need to strictly follow the instructions to achieve the effect and avoid unwanted side effects.
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