Sodium
248licensed products
1 monograph
Powder, Powder for solution, Tablet, effervescent +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
3- (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)Applies to: All products
- Helps to maintain hydration status/electrolytes and fluid balance in cases of (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)Applies to: All products
- Helps to prevent dehydration caused by (acute/watery) diarrhea and/or vomiting (due to acute gastroenteritis)Applies to: All products
Conditions Requiring Product Details
1These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Sodium until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Claim to verifyHelps to reduce duration of diarrhea, stool output, and vomiting resulting from acute watery diarrhea in childrenOral Rehydration Solutions · Products formulated as, or resulting in, the WHO formulation as outlined in Table 2
Approved Dose Ranges
1| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Infants 0-12 months; Children 1-11 years; Adolescents 12-17 years; Adults 18 years and older Sodium | 1.035–1.725 mg | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
6cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you have a gastrointestinal obstruction, cardiovascular or kidney diseaseApplies to: All products
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 suspectedApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if diarrhea/vomiting worsen or persist for more than 24 hoursApplies to: All products
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 feetApplies to: All products
cautionGet medical help right away for infants under 1 year of age as dehydration may be a medical emergencyApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use for (re)hydration associated with exercise
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
10100 milligrams29 licensed products
1035 mg/L23 licensed products
300 mg20 licensed products
45 mEq/L18 licensed products
100 mg18 licensed products
359 milligrams18 licensed products
50 mg15 licensed products
25 mg12 licensed products
359 mg11 licensed products
345 mg10 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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