potassium chloride + rice powder + sodium chloride + sodium citrate at a glance
Medicine class
Rice-based oral rehydration preparation
Usual role
Corrects fluid and electrolyte loss associated with watery diarrhoea
Age range
Licensed from 3 months; infants under 1 year require medical advice
Preparation
Dissolve the whole sachet in exactly the stated amount of water; do not use another liquid
What is potassium chloride + rice powder + sodium chloride + sodium citrate used for?
Licensed for oral correction of fluid and electrolyte loss and treatment of watery diarrhoea, including gastroenteritis, in adults and children from 3 months.
Replacement of water and electrolytes lost through diarrhoea
Treatment of watery diarrhoea, including diarrhoea associated with gastroenteritis
How does potassium chloride + rice powder + sodium chloride + sodium citrate work?
Sodium and potassium replace electrolytes lost in diarrhoea, while water restores fluid. Citrate helps correct acid-base disturbance and supports sodium absorption. Pre-cooked rice provides low-osmotic starch that promotes intestinal water and salt uptake.
How to take potassium chloride + rice powder + sodium chloride + sodium citrate
Use orally only and prepare the solution immediately before it is needed.
Empty the whole sachet into the exact volume of water specified on the pack and stir until dissolved.
Do not use milk, juice or any liquid other than water, and do not alter the dilution.
Use fresh drinking water for adults and children over 1 year. For babies aged 3 months to 1 year, use freshly boiled and cooled water.
Small sips may be easier if nausea or vomiting is present.
Discard unused solution after 1 hour at room temperature, or after 24 hours if refrigerated.
potassium chloride + rice powder + sodium chloride + sodium citrate side effects
Common or expected effects
- No common adverse effects are specified.
Get urgent medical advice
- Hypersensitivity, including rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
potassium chloride + rice powder + sodium chloride + sodium citrate in pregnancy
It is not formally contraindicated during pregnancy, but product-specific evidence is limited. Discuss use with a doctor, midwife or pharmacist, particularly if vomiting is persistent or fluids cannot be retained.
potassium chloride + rice powder + sodium chloride + sodium citrate while breastfeeding
It is not formally contraindicated while breastfeeding, but direct evidence is limited and the manufacturer advises use on medical advice. Tell the pharmacist or prescriber if breastfeeding, especially if the baby was premature or had jaundice.
potassium chloride + rice powder + sodium chloride + sodium citrate interactions
No specific medicine interactions are listed. A clinician or pharmacist should still review other medicines where diarrhoea, vomiting, renal impairment or electrolyte disturbance could alter safety or absorption.
Common questions about potassium chloride + rice powder + sodium chloride + sodium citrate
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What is it used for?
It replaces water and electrolytes lost during watery diarrhoea and may help stools return towards normal.
Can it be mixed with milk or juice?
No. Mix it only with water because changing the liquid or dilution alters the electrolyte concentration.
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