Oral Rehydration Salts

Question 1

Pharmacology and presentation of Oral Rehydration Salts?

Answer 1

4.9g Sachets (Gastrolyte)

Contains electrolytes, starch and proteins. Enables a patient to rehydrate quicker; rice protein-based rehydration solutions appear to aid in stool output in patients with diarrhoea.

Question 2

Indicators of Oral Rehydration Salts?

Answer 2

• Oral correction of fluid and electrolyte loss

Question 3

Contraindications of Oral Rehydration Salts?

• PAA

Answer 3

• Known allergy
• Phenylketonuria (PKU)(contains aspartame (sweetener)
• Age <2 years

Question 4

Cautions of Oral Rehydration Salts?

Answer 4

• NIL

Question 5

Side Effects of Oral Rehydration Salts?

Answer 5

• NIL

Question 6

Dosing Regimes of Oral Rehydration Salts?

Answer 6

• 1 sachet of powder per 200ml of cooled water (mixed over 2 mins), PRN

Question 7

Notes for Oral Rehydration Salts?

Answer 7

• Permitted in Sport
• Don’t add further water after solution is dissolved