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  • Peditral ORS

Peditral ORS

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What is Peditral ORS?

Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet helps replace fluids and certain minerals (like sodium, potassium) lost from diarrhoea and vomiting. It consists of water, salt and sugar that replenish fluids and electrolytes lost from the body. It contains Dextrose, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, and Sodium Citrate as active ingredients. Peditral ORS helps intestines absorb water to prevent further dehydration.

Can I buy Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet Online?

Yes! You can buy Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet online, safely and securely, through our website or call us at 03111136337.

What is contained in Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet?

Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet contains electrolytes as the active ingredients that are commonly found in the body and aid different chemical reactions.

How effective is Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet?

Peditral ORS powder/sachet helps treat conditions like acidity, water replacement, intravenous infusion as a carbohydrate source, gastric problems, dehydration, low calcium levels, blood and fluid loss, treatment of insulin hypoglycemia, deficiency of potassium, electrolyte imbalance, etc. It works by restoring blood glucose levels in patients with hypoglycemia and providing carbohydrate calories when needed. Peditral also works to facilitate nerve conduction, muscle contraction, kidney function, and heart beating. It elevates blood volume, sodium chloride content and regulates sodium and potassium intake.

Why choose Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet?

Doctors and pharmacists often recommend using Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet in bad diarrhoea conditions, especially when it persists for 2 to 3 days. This medicine can make the blood electrolytes level normal. It can keep you healthier in chronic diarrhoea. As diarrhoea can drain out the water and other essential components, like electrolytes, you must take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet to replenish these components. As Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet helps in dehydration, you may keep yourself hydrated till diarrhoea is gone. It can help with vomiting as well.

How should I take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet?

For adults (18 and above):

Adults may take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet freely according to the need.

For children (3 years to 12):

Children may be given 1 litre of Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet in an 8 to 24 hours time.

For infants (2 years old):

You must give 1 litre of Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet over 1 day or 24 hours.

For younger infants:

For younger infants (3 months to 1 year), take according to the recommendation of the doctor.

Take the missed dose of Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose of Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet if you are almost due for the next dose.

How does Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet work?

Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet works by replenishing the level of electrolytes that can help keep the body healthier and hydrated.

How long can I take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet for?

You may take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet for as long as it takes you to get healthy, which means you can take it as long as you have diarrhoea. After diarrhoea, you may take it as a supplement for the lingering weakness.

Can I take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet whilst pregnant or breastfeeding?

Yes, pregnant women can take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet as a hydration remedy, as it is considered perfect prevention and treatment for dehydration. Similarly, breastfeeding women can take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet for diarrhoea and vomiting to keep their bodies dehydrated and healthier. 

What are the side effects of Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet?

Some of the common side effects of Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet may include fast heartbeat, restlessness, swelling of lower legs and feet, and weakness.

Some severe side effects of Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet may include weakness, high blood pressure, and convulsions.

Other Warnings to consider

  • Liver patients should not take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet without consulting their doctor.
  • Kidney patients should not take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet without consulting a doctor, especially with severe renal impairment.
  • Share your medical history before taking Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet.
  • Do not use Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet if you are allergic to its components

Drug interactions:

Abacavir: Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet may increase the rate of excretion of Abacavir.

Acebutolol: If you are taking Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet and Acebutolol together, it may increase certain activities.

Aceclofenac: Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet may increase its excretion rate of Aceclofenac.

Acemetacin: Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet’s efficacy may be decreased when used with Acemetacin.

What are Peditral ORS Powder/Sachets used for?

Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet are used to keep the body healthy and hydrated during diarrhoea and vomiting caused by gastrointestinal issues. 

What is the active ingredient in Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet?

Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet has the active ingredients sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate.

How do Peditral ORS Powder/Sachets help against dehydration?

Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet can help against dehydration by keeping electrolyte levels normal in the body.

Does Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet cause reduced sexual ability?

No, Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet does not cause any decreased sexual ability. There is no evidence for this and if you feel such side effects, talk to your doctor.

Can men and women both use Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet?

Yes, both men and women can take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet to treat and prevent dehydration.

How long can I take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet for?

You may take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet according to your condition. Sometimes, Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet is used for a short term. Other times, Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet may be continued even after diarrhoea or vomiting is gone. You may use it for as long as dehydration persists.

How often should I take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet?

An adult can take up to 1 litre of Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet in a day. You may increase the Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet dose if you require electrolytes to avoid and prevent dehydration. The dose of Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet may decrease for a child.

Can pregnant women use Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet?

Yes, pregnant women can use Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet. It does not cause any side effects to the woman or her fetus. Instead, it is considered a perfect remedy for pregnant women with diarrhoea or other dehydration-causing health issues.

Are Peditral ORS Powder/Sachets safe to be used by breastfeeding mothers?

Yes, just like pregnant women, breastfeeding women can take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet for health conditions that may cause dehydration.

Can I take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet on an empty stomach?

No, do not take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet empty stomach. Before you take it, you may use fatty or fried food, or you may also use water or fruit juice.

Will using Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet affect my ability to drive or operate machinery safely?

Yes, you may drive a car or ride a bike and even operate heavy machinery after taking Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet. It is entirely safe to take Peditral ORS Powder/Sachet before driving or doing any other piece of work that needs concentration. It does not cause any sedation, drowsiness, or sleepiness.

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