Unfortunately, sometimes in our life there are moments that do not tolerate even the slightest delay and require urgent help, especially often this happens in the summer. To alleviate the condition of vomiting and diarrhea in the state of the pharmaceutical drug "Rehydron". How to take and breed this tool and will be discussed in this article.
First of all, let’s make it clear that with the help of “Rehydron” it is possible to correct the electrolyte and energy balance of the “distressed” organism. Indications for taking the drug are:
- acute diarrhea (as well as cholera);
- diarrhea with moderate or slight loss of body weight (dehydration). For example, loss from 3 to 9% of body weight in children;
- recovery process of water-electrolyte balance;
- heat stress in conjunction with a violation of the water-electrolyte balance ;
- preventive measures for intense physical and thermal stress with concomitant increased sweating.
How to cook "Rehydron"?
Usually a bag of powder is diluted in one liter of pre-boiled and cooled to room temperature water. To avoid disruption of the action of the drug, it is not recommended to add any other components to the solution. Before taking the solution, you must weigh the patient. To accurately determine the loss of body weight and the percentage of dehydration, which is what Rehydron successfully fights with. How to take the solution? It is worth noting that for more than three to four days in a row this drug is not taken. They drink it in small sips immediately after the next chair. Do not forget to thoroughly mix the solution before each use. Take the medicine at a rate of approximately 10 ml per kilogram of body weight of the patient for every hour. Thus, if the body weight is, for example, 40 kg, then, accordingly, every hour a person needs to drink about 400 ml of a solution of "Regidron". How to take it right? Of course, don’t be zealous - “the more the better”, as this will not be beneficial. To drink often, but little by little. In the event that oral administration of the drug is not possible, it is administered via a nasogastric tube under the direct supervision of a physician. After the cessation of diarrhea, the reception of the Rehydron solution is stopped.
It will not be superfluous to know that allergic reactions are possible when taking Regidron. How to take it in such cases? The instructions for the drug explain that with the exception of uncontrolled administration of the drug and following the recommendations, it is almost impossible to cause adverse reactions.
However, this drug has contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to its components;
- intestinal obstruction;
- loss of consciousness;
- diabetes;
- functional disorder of the kidneys.
How to breed "Rehydron" for use during pregnancy and lactation? Dissolve, as usual, strictly adhering to the recommended doses. Regidron is also approved for use by children until they reach the age of three. It is usually recommended to give the baby a teaspoon of the solution for 4-6 hours at regular intervals (10 minutes). Before giving the drug to a child under six months of age, you must first get a consultation with a pediatrician.
In case of unforeseen situations, for example, such as:
- diarrhea lasting over 5 days;
- the appearance of bloody liquid stool;
- cessation of urine output;
- body temperature over 39 ° C;
- drowsiness, fatigue, slow speech in the patient and unwillingness to answer questions;
- the impossibility of conducting treatment at home or treatment that does not bring relief;
- sudden cessation of diarrhea with the occurrence of severe pain, -
seek medical advice immediately. Remember how serious the state of dehydration is, do not self-medicate in any case. Timely consultation with a doctor, adequate prescription of drugs along with strict implementation of all recommendations is a guarantee of successful and quick disposal of diseases. Be healthy!