After the abuse of alcoholic beverages , a hangover syndrome inevitably occurs. This is a headache, intense thirst, fever, unmotivated fears, insomnia or excessive drowsiness. This condition largely arises due to a serious violation of the water-salt balance. To restore it there is an effective drug "Regidron". From this article you will learn about its properties and contraindications. About the cost and cheap substitutes for this drug. And also about the principles of the effects of "Regidron" in case of alcohol poisoning.
Active substance
The drug "Rehydron" is produced in the form of a powder of a white or yellowish crystalline structure. In one bag 19 grams of powder. Sold in cartons of 4 or 20 sachets.
A drug for the prevention and treatment of rehydration and detoxification for enteral use.
The main active components:
- potassium chloride;
- sodium citrate;
- sodium chloride;
- dextrose;
- citrate.
The pharmacokinetic properties of water, electrolytes and dextrose, which are part of the drug, are similar to those contained in the human body. This ensures a minimum of side effects and makes taking the drug possible for children and pregnant women (only after consulting a doctor).
Cost and place of purchase
Regidron can be purchased at any pharmacy. This drug is made for over-the-counter leave, that is, anyone can come to the pharmacist and buy the drug without a prescription from a doctor.
The price of "Regidron" varies, depending on the number of bags in a pack, from 140 to 400 rubles. This figure may vary depending on the pharmacy network and the region of the country.
Alcohol poisoning
With a hangover syndrome , dehydration of the body is characteristic due to a violation of the water-salt balance. It also helps to restore the "Regidron".
After alcohol abuse, the whole body suffers from poisoning by ethanol decay products. But most of all, the brain, cardiovascular system and liver are exposed to toxic effects. Chronic alcoholism often causes organic damage to the brain, strokes and heart attacks, injuries due to impaired coordination, toxic hepatitis, enlarged liver, fatty hepatosis, and the initial stage of cirrhosis. The condition of the patient largely depends on the quantity and quality of the drink. Oddly enough, but the least consequences for the body of a chronic alcoholic are drinking high-quality vodka. With the abuse of cocktails, cheap wine and beer, the toxic effect is maximum.
With the help of modern medicines, it is possible to significantly mitigate the manifestations of a hangover syndrome and reduce the negative effects of ethanol decay products. The use of "Regidron" in alcohol poisoning will quickly improve well-being.
Symptoms of dehydration after alcohol abuse
With severe alcohol intoxication, the body loses the right amount of fluid. Ethanol-containing poisoning is accompanied by diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Because of this, vital electrolytes are washed out. serious dehydration, asthenia, weakness, disturbance of the water-electrolyte balance occur. As a result, puffiness, disturbances in the functioning of the urinary system, malfunctions in the metabolism develop. "Regidron" in case of alcohol poisoning levels all these phenomena, making the patient better.
Flushing potassium puts the cardiovascular system at risk. This is especially dangerous for the elderly with chronic heart disease. In parallel, the patient feels dry mouth, lower back pain, dizziness, arrhythmia, pressure surges, blurred consciousness. All of these symptoms are characteristic of dehydration.
The mechanism of action of "Regidron" with a hangover syndrome
Receiving a powder diluted in water quickly satisfies the body's need for sodium and potassium, while filling the tissues with necessary water. Regidron in alcohol poisoning effectively balances the body’s water-electrolyte balance.
Already a couple of hours after taking the first portion, the patient feels more energetic, appetite appears, and the urinary system starts working. "Regidron" with alcohol poisoning can literally work wonders.
Timely admission allows you to avoid serious health consequences and effectively restore the normal functioning of organs and systems.
Reviews about "Rehydron" after alcohol are positive. Patients note a quick recovery. Puffiness decreases literally before our eyes.
Indications for use
"Rehydron" is indicated for use in the following conditions:
- with violations of the water-electrolyte balance (in parallel, the patient develops headache, drowsiness, weakness, unmotivated anxiety, digestive upset, nausea and vomiting);
- with sun and radiation burns, after them, severe dehydration also develops;
- with diarrhea of various etiologies;
- in case of poisoning by food, chemical and narcotic substances;
- with acidosis (prescribed in parallel with other drugs as an adjuvant);
- as a prophylactic with possible dehydration;
- during athletics physical exertion, accompanied by profuse sweating.
Now you know what the Regidron preparation helps with.
Mode of application
The contents of one sachet should be dissolved without lumps and pieces in one liter of chilled drinking water. The colorless solution prepared in this way (it should turn out odorless, with a slightly salty taste) is taken orally. In a hospital environment, when it is impossible to use it independently, it is permissible to administer a solution of "Regidron" through a nasogastric tube.
It is optimal to store the recently mixed solution on the lower shelf of the refrigerator (at a temperature not exceeding eight degrees). "Regidron" should be consumed within a day after stirring in water. It is unacceptable to mix other drugs with a medicinal effect. This can lead to complications and side effects.
Doctors recommend weighing the patient before taking Regidron. This is done to assess body weight loss and the progression of dehydration (dehydration).
During prophylaxis or treatment with Regidron, it is recommended to reduce the amount of food rich in fats and simple carbohydrates in the diet. Often this contributes to exacerbation of diarrhea and increased pain in the gastrointestinal tract.
Recommended dosage
In case of digestive upset, "Regidron" should be taken as soon as diarrhea has begun. If you start later - dehydration will have time to progress, and physical ailments will begin. The average duration of Regidron therapy is about two to three days. During this time, the water-electrolyte balance in the body is restored.
With nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, the solution should be prepared in chilled clean water and drink in small sips of 100-200 ml every hour.
In case of poisoning with low-quality products, take 100 ml every two to three hours within two days.
With the development of dehydration due to a hangover syndrome, take 200 ml of a ready-made cool solution every two hours for two to three days.
Special instructions for admission
It is forbidden to mix "Rehydron" in one glass with citric or succinic acid. Categorically you can not combine it with many drugs.
You can not take diuretic teas on plant extracts in parallel.
You can not do athletics, jogging, aerobics, intense exercise - this will provoke even greater fluid loss.
Drug interaction
Of particular note is the categorical ban on the joint use of pharmacy diuretics with Regidron. This negates the effect of taking and in some cases can lead to kidney pathology due to extreme stress.
“Regidron” is characterized by a slightly alkaline reaction, as a result of which it affects the absorption of drugs, the absorption of which depends on the pH of the intestinal contents.
Do not combine the reception with antibacterial agents, this even more upsets the balance of the intestinal microflora and leads to prolonged diarrhea and indigestion.
It is undesirable to take "Regidron" simultaneously with alcoholic beverages. This can lead to even greater dehydration.
Side effects and overdose
With an overdose of a solution of "Regidron" hypernatremia may develop. This condition is characterized by: asthenia, weakness, chills, excessive drowsiness, respiratory depression. "Rehydron" in alcohol poisoning effectively prevents the development of dehydration, but you should be wary of the phenomenon of hypernatremia.
Patients with reduced renal function have a risk of developing hyperkalemia, which is characterized by a violation of the heart rhythm, drowsiness, loss of strength.
The composition of the drug "Rehydron" allows it to be used during pregnancy, but this should be done with caution, after consultation with a doctor.
Reviews of people who consumed indicate minimal manifestations of side effects with an overdose.
Contraindications
The instruction to "Rehydron" for an adult recommends abstaining from taking in the presence of the following diseases:
- sand and kidney stones and bladder;
- chronic renal failure, pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis in the acute stage;
- intestinal obstruction;
- heart failure, asthma and other diseases that can cause respiratory arrest.
How to replace "Rehydron" at home
It was not in vain that since ancient times in Russia they drank a cucumber or cabbage pickle during a hangover. This simple liquid with a very salty taste is a great analogue of "Regidron".
How to replace "Rehydron" at home, in addition to brine? You can dissolve in a liter of pure cool water a teaspoon of salt and salt. After complete dissolution, drink in small sips of 100 ml in two to three hours. In addition to the solution, one must still remember to drink clean water.
You can try a plentiful drink of tea from chamomile inflorescences, but in its effect on the body it is inferior to the action of "Regidron".
Analogs "Regidron" in a pharmacy
The price of Regidron often leads consumers to opt for this drug. Here is a list of medicines that are also in the region of three hundred rubles and have a similar effect:
- "Hydrovit" is able to equally effectively restore the water-electrolyte balance in a hangover syndrome. Reviews about him are positive, the cost is relatively small.
- "Ionika" also contains glucose, which gives the solution a sweetish taste. With a hangover syndrome and poisoning, glucose will help support the work of the brain, which also suffers from various intoxications.
- Orsol is an almost complete analogue of Ionika. It also contains glucose, at a cost it is a little more expensive, so consumers usually bypass it.