Resol is available to hospitals only.
Distributed by the World Health Organization - WHO.
Carbohydrate and electrolytes combination is using to treat or prevent dehydration - the loss of too much water from the body that may occur with severe diarrhea, especially in babies and young children. Although this drug does not immediately stop the diarrhea, it replaces the water and some important salts - electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, that are lost from the body during diarrhea, and helps prevent more serious problems. Some carbohydrate and electrolytes solutions may also be using after surgery when food intake has been stopped.
This drug is available without a prescription; however, your family doctor may have special instructions on the How to Use and dose for you or your child.
Carbohydrate and electrolytes combination is available in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Other commonly using names are oral rehydration salts , ORS-bicarbonate and ORS-citrate .
Note:For quick reference, the following are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information applies to the following medication: 1. Dextrose and Electrolytes - DEX-trose and ee-LEK-tro-lites 2. Oral Rehydration Salts - OR-al ree-hi-DRA-shen solts* 3. Rice Syrup Solids and Electrolytes - RIS SIR-ep SOL-ids and ee-LEK-tro-lites† * Not commercially available in the USA † Not commercially available in Canada Generic name product may be available in the USA