Lacolite Orange Powder 23gm

Lacolite Oral Powder is a combination medicine used to treat or prevent dehydration (too much loss of body water). It is an oral replacement therapy of electrolyte and fluid in children and adults developed due to dehydration associated with diarrhoea. It contains sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium citrate and dextrose, which belong to a group of medicines called oral electrolytes.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Lacolite Oral Powder is a combination of four active components sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose and sodium citrate. It acts to replace lost fluids and minerals due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Thereby helping in treating and preventing dehydration.

Directions for Use

• Please take this as prescribed by your doctor.
• Mix the contents in a glass of fresh drinking water and drink.
• For infants, it is advised to use only freshly boiled and cooled water at all times, if prescribed.
• This oral solution should be consumed within one hour once made up. If required, the refrigerated solution may be kept for 24 hours.
• Lacolite Oral Powder must be used at a recommended dilution.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are giving this to an infant below 2 years of age with severe diarrhoea and vomiting.
• You have a medical condition of kidney disease or failure of the kidneys to produce urine.
• The symptoms persist for longer than 1-2 days.
• It is advised to avoid adding extra sugar or salt.
• Caution is advised while giving it to diabetic patients.
• The greater concentration can lead to Hypernatraemia (a high concentration of sodium in the blood). So be careful while diluting the solution.

Storage and disposal

• Store it at room temperature below 30°C.
• Keep it away from moisture and heat.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Lacolite Oral Powder stop diarrhoea?

No, Lacolite Oral Powder does not stop the diarrhoea, but it replaces the lost fluids and essential salts thus preventing or treating dehydration and reducing the danger.

Is Lacolite Oral Powder safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Yes, Lacolite Oral Powder is suitable for pregnant and lactating women. However, it should be used on a doctor's advice. If you are having vomiting, then it should be taken in frequent small volumes.

Can Lacolite Oral Powder be given to children?

Yes, it can be given to children after every loose motion. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns about dilution or how to make this solution.