What is ORS

ORS(Oral Rehydration Salts) is a special combination of dry salts that is mixed with safe water.It can help replace the fluids balance and properly restore the electrolyte lost due to diarrhea, excessive sweating.

Discription:

Our product comprise of Sodium Chloride ,Potassium Chloride,Sodium Citrate & Dextrose which is mainly help in treatment of diarrhoea and fluid loss due to diarrhoea in infants, children and adults. Dextrose is a form of glucose(sugar). Dextrose in water is injected into a vein through an IV to replace lost fluids and provide carbohydrates to the body. Dextrose in water is used to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), or dehydration (fluid loss). Glucose facilitates the absorption of sodium (and hence water) on a 1:1 molar basis in the small intestine.Sodium and potassium are needed to replace the body losses of these essential ions during diarrhoea (and vomiting).Sodium Citrate corrects the acidosis that occurs as a result of diarrhoea and dehydration.

Indications

Oral Rehydration Salt is used for fluid or electrolyte depletion.This is for the maintenance of water and electrolytes.

• Diarrhoea
• Dysentery?
• Restores electrolytes, essential minerals & water balance
• Replenishing fluid losses
• Resolves homeostatic distortions(acidosis)

Pharmacolgogical Properties

Pharmacodynamics Properties:

Atmohyd is an oral rehydration therapy.The reconstituted solution contains a mixture of sodium and potassium salts along with glucose,which facilitates the absorption of sodium and potassium from the intestine.The combination of electrolytes stimulates water and electrolyte absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract and therefore prevents dehydration in diarrhoea. Water is drawn from the bowel by the osmotic effect. As well as "drying-up" the stools, the dehydration and loss of electrolytes caused by the diarrhoea is corrected by the water and electrolytes absorbed.Potassium & Sodium is the major cation of intracellular fluid and functions principally in the control of body fluid composition and electrolyte balance,osmotic pressure of the body fluids.

Pharmacokinetic Properties:

Dextrose:
After oral administration glucose is completely absorbed by a sodium dependent uptake mechanism exhibiting saturation kinetics. Blood levels return to normal within two hours of ingestion.

Potassium Chloride:
No specific control mechanisms limit absorption of potassium, which is usually complete. Potassium is excreted largely by the kidneys, though 10% is excreted by the colonic mucosa. Potassium excretion is reduced in patients with renal impairment and in the elderly, so extreme caution should be used in treating such patients with potassium salts.

Sodium Citrate :
Absorption: Administered orally
Metabolism: Metabolized in to sodium bicarbonate
Excretion: Excreted through urine.

Sodium Chloride:
Readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Gut absorption, particularly in the jejunum is enhanced by the addition of glucose. Under conditions of sodium balance, the excretion of sodium in the urine will match intake.Sodium are actively transported via the membrane into the enterocytes. Sodium is then extruded into the intercellular spaces and the resulting osmotic gradient causes water and electrolytes to be drawn from the gut and then into the circulation.

Pregnancy and lactation: Atmohyd is not contra-indicated in pregnancy or lactation.Use this product in a nursing woman only when it is clearly needed and the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks to the baby

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with phenylketonuria or those with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

STORAGE

Store below 30°C.Do not freeze.