Dosage: For prevention of dehydration
Age of Patient
Amount of Restore O.R.S.
Under 6 months
1/2 to 1 sachet every 4-6 hours
6-24 months
1 sachet every 3-4 hours
2-5 years
1-2 sachets every 3-4 hours
5-8 years
2 sachets every 3-4 hours
8-10 years
1 sachet every 1-2 hours
Diet: Limit food if desired on day 1 but introduce normal diet gradually from day 2 whilst reducing the amount of Restore O.R.S.
Dosage: For treatment of dehydration - To be given over 6 hours on medical advice
Age of patient
Amount of Restore O.R.S.
Under 6 months
1-2 sachets over 6 hours
6-24 months
2-4 sachets over 6 hours
2-5 years
4-5 sachets over 6 hours
5-8 years
4 1/2 - 7 1/2 sachets over 6 hours
8-10 years
5-10 sachets over 6 hours
After 6 hours, fluid replacement should be given at the same rate as for prevention of dehydration.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
- If breastfeeding, first give Restore O.R.S. as recommended and then breastfeed until baby is satisfied.
- If not breastfeeding, give Restore O.R.S. in place of milk formula or other drinks.
Prevention and treatment of dehydration in adults and older children:
Child 10-12 years: 1-2 sachets every hour (up to 6-12 sachets in 24 hours)
Adults and children over 12 years: 1 or 2 sachets after every loose motion (up to 8-12 sachets in 24 hours)
Limit food if desired on day 1 but introduce normal diet gradually from day 2 whilst reducing the amount of Restore O.R.S.
DIARRHOEA AND ORAL REHYDRATION
Diarrhoea may be due to a number of conditions and can result in loss of fluids and salts from the body. This can be particularly dangerous in babies and small children as they can be dehydrated very quickly. Therefore, it is important to replace the lost fluid with a balanced mix of glucose and salts in water. Restore O.R.S. contains glucose and salts to aid in preventing dehydration.
DISTRIBUTED BY
Douglas Pharmaceuticals Australia Limited
3/10 Inglewood Place
Norwest Business Park
Baulkham Hills NSW 2153
AUST R 94136
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