Sodium
273licensed products
1 monograph
Powder, Tablet, effervescent, Powder for solution +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
4- Helps to prevent dehydration caused by (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)
- Helps to maintain hydration status/electrolytes and fluid balance in cases of (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)
- (Source of electrolytes and glucose to) Help(s) (to) restore/replace water/fluid and electrolytes lost in cases of (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)
- Helps to reduce duration of diarrhea, stool output, and vomiting resulting from acute watery diarrhea in children
Cautions & Contraindications
6cautionGet medical help right away for infants under 1 year of age as dehydration may be a medical emergency.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you have a gastrointestinal obstruction, cardiovascular or kidney disease (Buckingham 2020; CPS 2006; WHO 2004; CDC 2003).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if diarrhea/vomiting worsen or persist for more than 24 hours (WHO 2006; WHO 2005).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if diarrhea contains blood or mucus, if vomit is green or contains blood, if diarrhea/vomiting are accompanied by a high fever, yellowing of eye or skin, severe abdominal pain, or if a bowel obstruction is suspected (Buckingham 2020; Government of Canada 2015; CPS 2006; CDC 2003).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if you experience irritability, confusion, tiredness/weakness, reduced urine output, dry mouth, increased heart and/or breathing rate, decreased tears and/or sunken eyes , disproportionate thirst, or swelling of the hands, face and/or feet (Diggins 2008; CPS 2006; WHO 2005; CDC 2003).
contraindicationDo not use for (re)hydration associated with exercise (WHO 2006; CPA 2001; IOM 1994).
Alternative Names
12Chloride(common)D-Glucose(common)Dextrose(common)Glucose(common)Potassium(common)Sodium(common)Sodium chloride(common)ChlorideD-GlucosePotassiumSodiumSodium chloride
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
10345 mg25 licensed products
359 milligrams24 licensed products
100 milligrams22 licensed products
100 mg17 licensed products
5 mg16 licensed products
359 mg16 licensed products
50 mg14 licensed products
45 mEq/L13 licensed products
54 mEq/L10 licensed products
70 mg10 licensed products
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