Product Information

Revive is reduced osmolarity oral rehydration salts used to prevent and treat dehydration, especially that due to diarrhea. Revive is an extremely effective solution that rehydrates children and adults and replenishes body fluids

Presentation

20.5gms Sachet

Indications

Oral replacement of electrolytes and fluids in patients with dehydration, particularly those associated with acute diarrhoea of various causes.

Pharmacological class

Electrolyte

Pharmacological properties

Electrolyte replacement

Mechanism of Action

Revive is an extremely effective solution that rehydrates children and adults and replenishes body fluids. The Oral rehydration salts solution is absorbed in the small intestine, thus replacing the water and electrolytes lost.

Electrolytes – Sodium & Potassium chloride: Replace lost electrolytes

A bicarbonate source – Trisodium citrate – to correct or prevent metabolic acidosis

A carbohydrate source – Glucose – to maximize absorption of fluid and electrolytes.

Water to replace fluid loss

Side effects

Vomiting, especially if the solution is administered too quickly

Contraindications

The solution is not appropriate for patients with gastrointestinal blockage, renal failure or when parenteral rehydration therapy is indicated.

Interactions

These salts may interact with; Potassium Supplements/Potassium Sparing Diuretics Interactions leading to increase of blood potassium levels, Amprenavir; Atazanavir/Antacids; Buffered Formulations Interactions, and Quinidine/Urinary alkalinizers interactions