ELECTROPAK: Raspberry Flavoured Powder for solution
SCHEDULING STATUS:
Unscheduled.
PROPRIETARY NAME
(and dosage form):
ELECTROPAK: Raspberry Flavoured Powder for solution
COMPOSITION:
Each 5,48 g of powder or 200mL of reconstituted solution contains:
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Sodium Chloride |
0,4 g |
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Sodium Bicarbonate |
0,5 g |
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Potassium Chloride |
0,3 g |
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Dextrose Monohydrate |
4,0 g |
as m.mols
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Na+ |
14,2 |
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Cl– |
10,8 |
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K+ |
4,0 |
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HCO3– |
6,0 |
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Dextrose |
20,0 |
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Methylhydroxybenzoate (Pres.) |
0,2 g (0,1% of final volume) |
PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION:
A.24 Mineral substitutes, electrolytes.
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION:
When taken in solution these electrolytes will replenish low levels in the body and prevent lower levels from developing. The solution is absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract, assisting in the restoration of osmotic equilibrium. The dextrose is oxidised as a source of energy raising the glycogen content of the liver and helping to prevent acidosis.
INDICATIONS:
ELECTROPAK is indicated for the replacement of electrolytes and fluid loss in infantile diarrhoea and gastro-enteritis which is not severe enough to require intravenous therapy.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
The preparation is contra-indicated for patients with glucose galactose malabsorption syndrome.
DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
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FOR SACHETS: |
Cut along the dotted line. Open the sachet and unfold the base at the opposite end. Stand the opened sachet on a table or other level surface. Add previously boiled and then cooled water up to the RED LINE (200mL) and stir thoroughly. Administer in accordance with your doctor’s instructions. |
NB It is important to add the correct amount of water as too strong a solution can be harmful. For this reason, do not hold the opened sachet by hand while filling it but stand it on a level surface.
FOR BULK PACKS:Dissolve two level medicine measurefuls in 200mL (5,48 g in 200mL) of previously boiled and then cooled water and stir thoroughly. Administer in accordance with your doctor’s instructions.SIDE-EFFECTS AND SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS:
Care must be taken when administered to patients with renal failure and diabetes insipidus.
KNOWN SYMPTOMS OF OVERDOSAGE AND PARTICULARS OF ITS TREATMENT:
Overdosage has not been encountered but should any adverse effects manifest themselves treatment should be stopped.
IDENTIFICATION:
A pale pink powder with an aroma of raspberry.
When reconstituted a pink solution with a mild sweet-saline raspberry flavour.
PRESENTATION:
Sachets containing 5,48 g of powder for preparation of 200mL of solution.
Jars of 100 g, 500 g and 2,5 kg.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Store dry powder below 25°C in a dry place.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
The reconstituted solution must be used immediately.
REGISTRATION NUMBER:
R/24/245
NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:
MIRREN (PTY) LTD.,
Aero Centre, Tempelhof-South, Bonaero Park.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS PACKAGE INSERT:
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February 1987. |
ELEC. P.I. 6/89A Unified |
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