I think many friends have experienced diarrhea in the past. When diarrhea occurs, if the frequency of diarrhea increases, it is easy to develop dehydration. Oral rehydration salt III is an injectable medicine, but some friends are not clear about how to take this medicine. How should oral rehydration salt III be taken? What should be paid attention to when drinking?

The usage and dosage of oral rehydration salt III are to dissolve one bag in 250ml of warm water before use, and take it at any time. The dosage for adults and children is different, starting with 50ml/kg for adults, to be taken over 4 to 6 hours, and for children starting with 50ml/kg, to be taken within 4 hours. Infants should be given in small and frequent meals. Both should then be adjusted according to the patient’s level of dehydration until diarrhea stops.

There are many manufacturers producing oral rehydration salt III, and among them, the most commonly used is the Boye oral rehydration salt III produced by Xi’an Anjian Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Boye oral rehydration salt III can treat moderate to severe dehydration caused by diarrhea, replenish blood, and replenish water, sodium, potassium, and chlorine.

When taking Boye oral rehydration salt III, attention should be paid to:

1. In the case of moderate to severe dehydration or severe diarrhea, intravenous infusion should be the main treatment until diarrhea stops.

2. Generally not used for premature infants.

3. Follow-up examination: blood pressure; blood electrolyte levels (mainly Na and K); symptoms of water deficit; full-term excretion volume.

4. Severe dehydration or no significant improvement in dehydration after taking this product requires switching to intravenous infusion.

5. It should not be taken immediately with powder inside, nor should it be dissolved with milk or fruit juice or other liquids instead of water.

In addition, there are also some taboos when taking Boye oral rehydration salt III:

1. Less urine or no urine;

2. Severe dehydration with signs of shock should be treated with intravenous infusion;

3. Severe diarrhea, with excretion exceeding 30ml/kg per hour, at this time, the patient usually cannot take an adequate amount of oral rehydration salt;

4. Glucose malabsorption;

5. Those who cannot take internally due to severe vomiting and other reasons;

6. Intestinal obstruction, intestinal paralysis, and intestinal perforation;

7. Acid-base imbalance, accompanied by acid-base poisoning.

If suffering from diarrhea, both cause treatment and medication are important. Before establishing the cause, it is advisable to be cautious with painkillers and diarrhea medications to prevent masking the symptoms and causing misdiagnosis, delaying the condition. The most important aspect of treating diarrhea is to prevent dehydration, and taking Boye oral rehydration salt III can replenish blood and treat moderate to severe dehydration.

In general, the oral rehydration salt III can be administered according to the said method and dosage, and attention should also be paid to several common issues and taboos. If suffering from diarrhea, it is recommended to treat the condition with appropriate methods and medication, and pay attention to the dehydration status.