Poisoning is often accompanied by dehydration of the body, and it is very important to restore the water-salt balance as soon as possible; if the necessary funds are not in the first aid kit, you can very quickly prepare Regidron at home.
In case of poisoning, it is important to prevent dehydration of the body with subsequent unpleasant phenomena. Rehydration solutions, both pharmacy and homemade, help prevent dehydration, but cannot eliminate the very cause of the disease.
What is Regidron for?
Rehydron is a mixture of water and salts that allows you to compensate for the loss of vital minerals, salts and fluids. The drug has virtually no contraindications and is a lifesaver for mothers of babies.
Most childhood diseases are infectious in nature and are accompanied by unpleasant symptoms leading to pathological loss of fluid. Dehydration is dangerous for an adult, let alone children, who, if dehydrated, may experience symptoms within an hour after the onset of symptoms of poisoning.
Dr. Komarovsky argues that rehydration medications should be present in the first aid kit of every sane person.
In addition to the fact that this simple drug is indispensable for diseases accompanied by vomiting, fever and diarrhea, it is recommended for use during intense physical activity and overheating. This simple drug has no side effects and is not only highly effective, but also fast in its effect.
Interaction with other drugs
Sometimes it is necessary to treat diarrhea in a child or adult by taking several different medications at the same time. How well does Regidron combine with other medications?
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In fact, Regidron does not directly react with medications. However, use of this medication affects the ability of other drugs to be absorbed in the large and small intestines. The use of such a rehydration solution affects the absorption of those drugs that require a certain pH level in the intestines.
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Description of the drug
Despite the fact that the drug has long established itself as an effective and safe remedy for dehydration, both pharmacy Regidron and the homemade product have a number of contraindications.
Regidron should be taken with caution by people with the following pathologies:
- Diabetes mellitus, both type 1 and type 2;
- Acute renal failure;
- Intestinal obstruction.
In addition, after using the drug, hypertensive patients should take care of removing excess salts from the body with the help of diuretics. Otherwise, excess salts may cause increased blood pressure.
Purpose of rehydration
Water molecules are part of all human cells and tissues and are the basis for blood and lymph. The correct ratio, in which all vital processes proceed without obstacles, is called hydration. Without fluid, the full functioning of the brain and heart is impossible, and your health deteriorates significantly.
With increased removal of water, it is urgent to replenish reserves in different ways. Rehydration is a procedure that involves taking special medications. They contain useful microelements, vitamins and missing nutrients that support the functioning of organs during exacerbations of the following diseases and pathologies:
- rotavirus infection,
- acute food poisoning,
- viral intestinal inflammation,
- side effects of medications, antibiotics,
- burns of the skin surface over a large area,
- intoxication with chemicals.
All these problems are accompanied by painful diarrhea. Thus, the gastrointestinal tract is freed from toxins and breakdown products, protecting the body from intoxication. Rehydration therapy helps stop dehydration due to diarrhea, restores the balance of vitamins, and maintains the functioning of systems at the same level.
Overdose of Regidron
It should be remembered that taking even very large doses of both pharmacy Regidron and the drug that we make ourselves will not lead to an overdose. Only the use of large doses of the drug over a long period of time can provoke hypernatremia.
Symptoms of overdose:
- weakness;
- nervousness;
- convulsions;
- disturbance of consciousness;
- Coma is possible in children.
In case of overdose, it is necessary first of all to get rid of excess mineral salts in the body using diuretics. In this case, furasemide or its analogues are excellent.
What does the pharmaceutical drug consist of:
- potassium chloride;
- sodium citrate;
- sodium chloride;
- water;
- glucose.
What to do if your child is vomiting
Vomiting is not considered an independent disease, but is only a manifestation of some pathological process in the body or even intoxication. The causes of this condition may be different, as well as the consequences, especially for a child, but only a doctor can correctly determine its source. For some children, vomiting goes away without a trace, and sometimes contributes to the development of dehydration due to the life-threatening loss of large amounts of fluid. Preventing serious consequences is the main goal of parents, so it is important to know what to do if a child is vomiting.
What is vomiting?
A condition in which the stomach contents suddenly empty through the mouth is called vomiting. It begins after receiving a signal from the vomiting center located in the medulla oblongata. Such a command can also come from the stomach, intestines, liver, vestibular apparatus or uterus in women. The development of vomiting is often facilitated by an unpleasant odor, which is felt by the vestibular apparatus, or toxic substances and medications. Before a vomiting attack, a person first feels nauseous, develops increased salivation, and experiences rapid breathing.
During vomiting, the following processes occur:
- The diaphragm goes down;
- The glottis closes;
- Vomit is released into the respiratory tract;
- A spasm develops in the lower part of the stomach, and the upper part, on the contrary, relaxes;
- The contents of the stomach are released due to the rapid contraction of the diaphragm.
Recipe for Regidron solution at home
There are several options for preparing a solution to restore electrolyte balance yourself if you do not have a pharmaceutical drug.
The simplest option can be done by yourself even while on a picnic or on a hike. To make a solution for dehydration, just dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt and sugar in a glass of warm boiled water.
The next option is much better and faster absorbed by the body, its composition is quite similar to the pharmacy one, so if you are severely dehydrated, it is better, if possible, to prepare it instead of the pharmacy Regidron.
To prepare you need:
- 0.5 l. purified or boiled warm water;
- 2 tbsp. spoons of sugar;
- 1/4 teaspoon of soda;
- 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Mix everything thoroughly until the crystals are completely dissolved.
The last recipe is almost identical to the previous one and is an excellent replacement for Regidron. You need to separately dissolve 1 tbsp. a spoonful of salt and sugar in a liter of water. Take every 10 minutes. take a sip of one and the other solution. You can also prepare a solution of soda and salts dissolved separately.
Side effects
After taking the medication, did your baby experience negative symptoms? You should not continue using the drug; seek help from a doctor to clarify the diagnosis. Do not delay visiting a doctor if the following signs appear:
- The child becomes lethargic.
- The baby is exhausted.
- There is blood in the baby's stool.
- Diarrhea continues for more than a day or ends abruptly, but severe pain is felt in the abdomen.
- The temperature reaches 39 degrees.
When and how to use a homemade solution
At the first signs of poisoning, especially in children, it is necessary to immediately begin taking rehydration solution in small doses. If signs of dehydration have already appeared, the dosage is increased.
Symptoms of dehydration:
- Dry mouth;
- Children cry without tears;
- Dry skin;
- Rare urination;
- There is no effect from antipyretics.
Important! If the temperature of the Regidron solution is the same as the body temperature, it will be absorbed by the body much faster and better.
Rehydration for a child is usually given orally, provided that the patient can swallow and absorb the drug. However, if you continue to vomit, you can try making ice cubes from the solution yourself, this may make the process easier.
If the drunk medicine does not have time to be absorbed by the body (the patient vomits immediately after taking the solution), Regidron must be administered intravenously. The latter option is carried out only by qualified doctors in a hospital setting.
Both pharmacy and homemade saline solution does not have the most pleasant taste. You should not expect that the patient will enthusiastically drink half a glass, and this is not required. It is enough if a person takes at least a sip of the solution every 10-15 minutes. Children can be given the drug one teaspoon at a time.
The aqueous solution can be stored in a cool place for no more than a day. It is best if the drug is not used after 3 hours, prepare a new one. This is due to the fact that salts begin to precipitate and the drug loses its beneficial properties.
Instructions for use in children with diarrhea
The regimen for taking Regidron is discussed with the attending physician on an individual basis. Depending on the severity of symptoms, the age of the patient, his individual characteristics.
In order for Regidron treatment to have the desired effect, you must strictly follow the instructions and perform all the necessary steps from the manual step by step.
You should start taking the drug at the first sign of diarrhea. For greater effectiveness, the initial dose is increased by 2 times the recommended dose for subsequent treatment.
Before starting therapy, the child should be weighed in order to correctly calculate the required amount of the drug to take.
The contents of 1 package are diluted in 1 liter of clean boiled water, which has been cooled to 18-23°C. The water should not be hot. It is unacceptable to take any other liquids instead of water, even if the baby refuses to drink. It is prohibited to sweeten the solution.
The prepared solution is taken after each diarrheal attack in small sips.
Solutions are used until symptoms of illness cease. The standard course of treatment is 4 days.
The ready-to-use solution can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours at a temperature of 2 to 8°C. The drug can be stored at room temperature before preparation.
The baby’s parents should urgently consult a doctor if the following symptoms appear while using Regidron:
- the patient’s psycho-emotional state has changed (irritability, apathy, lethargy have appeared);
- the child’s speech slows down, he gets tired quickly, looks sleepy, and ignores calls to him;
- vomiting occurred or became more frequent;
- body temperature above 39°C;
- anuria (lack of urination) is observed;
- there are blood impurities in the stool;
- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days;
- the patient has severe pain in the abdominal area;
- sudden disappearance of diarrhea with the appearance of painful sensations;
- home treatment is ineffective or impossible to carry out.
Side effects from using the drug are extremely rare. If you are intolerant to certain components, an allergic reaction may occur. If the child does not have problems with the kidneys, there is absolutely no risk of hyponatremia or overhydration. If during therapy the patient experiences nausea or vomiting, this indicates that the solution was administered too quickly.
Correction of the therapeutic course can be made exclusively under the supervision of the attending physician. You should not increase or decrease the amount of solution taken on your own. This can lead to a number of undesirable consequences.
How to replace Regidron
Regidron is not a prescription drug, so you can easily buy it at any pharmacy. In addition to the original drug Regidron, there are many analogues with different names, but the same composition and effect.
The most common:
- Humana Electrolyte;
- Orasan;
- Maratonic.
Humana Electrolyte Orasan
Important! Pharmaceutical drugs dissolve only in water. Mixing the aqueous solution with additional components is not allowed.
At home, Regidron for a child can be prepared using a fruit decoction or adding a little honey to improve the taste.
Pharmaceutical preparations are sachets filled with a white powdery substance. The contents of the sachets are diluted at home with water as indicated on the sachet and taken orally according to the instructions.
Analogs
The drug "Regidron" has several analogues.
- "Gastrolit". The drug is produced in Israel. The composition contains potassium and sodium chlorides. The drug is effective and approved for pregnant women.
- "Ionica" (India). Unlike Regidron, it does not contain dextrose. Otherwise the composition is identical. It has a powerful rehydration effect and is suitable for poisoning and blood loss.
The following analogs are considered absolutely identical in composition and properties:
- "Trihydron";
- "Hydrovit";
- "Reosolan";
- "Disol."
All drugs differ in cost and country of origin.
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Pharmacological properties
First of all, it is worth highlighting that Regidron for diarrhea in children does not treat the underlying disease and does not even solve the problem of loose stools. It is used for one purpose - maintaining the acid-base balance. The scope of its use is not limited only to diarrhea and gastrointestinal problems; it is used in a number of other diseases.
How exactly does it affect babies with diarrhea?
- The drug is given to stop the leaching of potassium and sodium from the body, it restores the salt balance;
- The main reason why doctors allow Regidron to be given to a child for diarrhea is to prevent further fluid loss.
Despite its seemingly simple operation, when purchasing Regidron, the instructions for use for children with diarrhea and vomiting must be strictly followed. It is not recommended to prescribe it without consulting a doctor.
Important! There is a second remedy with a similar name - Regidron Bio, the instructions for which are slightly different. The fact is that this is not a medicine, but a dietary supplement (dietary supplement). Although it is used for the same purpose as the main medication - restoring salt balance. But, in addition, the biological additive restores the microflora.
Since this remedy has weakly alkaline reactions in its arsenal, it can change the work of drugs whose effectiveness depends on the pH level. Before use, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the medications you are already taking.
