Analog "Regidron" for children. Reviews, price. How to replace "Regidron"

The drug "Regidron" refers to a group of solutions for oral administration during dehydration during poisoning, diarrhea and other conditions. There is an analogue of "Regidron" for children, which is called "Hydrovit". The indications for use are the same, but the ratio of the main components of the drug is slightly changed. How correctly to apply preparations for restoration of electrolyte balance and than to replace "Regidron" if the medicine was not nearby nearby at the right time? First, let's look at the composition of the drug and its effect.

Structure of the preparation

"Regidron" and a close-fitting replacement for "Regidron", such as "Hydrovit" (or "Trigidron") contain potassium, sodium and chlorine to restore the ratio of these important elements in the body, and glucose, which is an affordable source of energy. In "Regidron" the ratio of these substances is as follows:

• Sodium chloride - 3.5 g;
• Potassium chloride - 2.5 g;
• Sodium citrate - 2.9 g;
• Glucose anhydrous - 10 g.

The preparation is produced in the form of powder, packaged in sachets of foil paper. Packets in a pack can be 10 or 20 pieces. The powder is diluted in water according to the instructions and the resulting solution is drunk all the time while the dehydration factors (diarrhea, vomiting and so on) act.

Action "Regidron"

With diarrhea and vomiting, the body loses a lot of fluid. But this is not only water, but also the salts dissolved in it. Especially much is lost sodium and potassium, responsible for vital processes and supporting electrolyte balance in the internal environment of the body. "Regidron" contains the necessary ratio of salts and glucose, which replenishes the energy expended by the body and has an antitoxic effect. Taking this drug or a substitute for "Regidron", the patient replenishes the reserves of the necessary elements and restores the desired ratio to the body. The acid-base balance of blood is also regulated.

Osmoljalnost solution "Regidron" is 260 mosm / l, pH - 8,2. The solution of "Regidron" contains:

• Sodium chloride 59.9 mmol;
• Sodium citrate 11.2 mmol;
• Potassium chloride 33.5 mmol;
• Glucose - 55.5 mmol;
• Na + - 71.2 mmol;
• Cl + - 93.5 mmol;
• K + = 33.5 mmol;
• Citrate 11.2 mmol.

For today, the interaction of "Regidron" with other drugs is little studied. Since the solution of the preparation has an alkaline reaction, it is taken into account that when it is used together with various drugs, salts can be absorbed with increasing pH. Diarrhea itself has the ability to alter the absorption of various drugs and elements. It is not recommended to combine the drug with cardiac glycosides.

"Regidron": indications for use

Take the drug in the following cases of dehydration:

• diarrhea;
• Vomiting;
• Sweating;
• Increased urination;
• heat.

These same symptoms are indicators for the use of other medications for rehydration, such as the replacement of "Regidron" - "Hydrovit."

How to take "Regidron"

One package of "Regidron" is dissolved in one liter of boiled water. The resulting solution is suitable for an hour at room temperature and 24 hours when stored in a refrigerator. If the patient has vomiting, then after it you need to wait 10 minutes and then give me a drink. Do not dilute the drug in less water - this can cause hypernatremia.

Begin taking the medication immediately after the appearance of signs of diarrhea or vomiting. In the latter case, "Regidron" is taken in small portions, so as not to cause repeated vomiting. If the loss of body weight is known during dehydration, the solution is taken in a two-fold amount for 4-5 hours. For example, if the weight loss was 600 g, then drink 1.2 liters of solution. Another drink at this time is not required. Then take according to the dosage according to the body weight:

• With a weight of up to 5 kg - 350 ml;
• Weight from 5 to 10 kg - 400-500 ml;
• Up to 20 kg - 550-700 ml;
• From 30 to 40 kg - 800-900 ml;
• From 50 to 70 kg - 1-1,2 liters.

In this case, a large amount of water is consumed separately - from 3 to 7 liters, depending on the degree of dehydration. Take the drug for 3-4 days, until the diarrhea stops. If the disease is protracted, then the prescribing of medicines is corrected by the doctor.

Contraindications for use

When an overdose or dry powder is taken, vomiting and disturbance of electrolyte balance can occur, causing diarrhea. Contraindications for the use of "Regidron" are:

• Intestinal obstruction;
• Diabetes mellitus of both types;
• Unconsciousness;
• Impaired renal function;
• Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

The analogue of "Regidron" for children - "Hydrovit" has the same contraindications to use, only to them is added hyperkalemia (the state of excess of potassium ions in the body).

How to replace "Regidron"

The preparation "Regidron" has analogues. You can replace it with other medicines of practically the same composition.

• Citraglukosalan is an analog of Russian production.
• The Trigidron. Similar to the "Regidron". One packet is dissolved in 0.5 liters of water.
• "Hydrovit" - an analogue of "Regidron" for children. Contains more potassium and less sodium, one sachet is designed for 200 ml of water.
• Hydrovit forte. Contains flavors and flavorings.
• "Rheosolan".

Cost of drugs

"Regidron": the price, analogs and their average cost in terms of 10 sachets.

• "Regidron" - 240 rubles;
• "Trigidron" - 159 rubles;
• "Hydrovit" - 174 rubles;
• "Hydrovit Fort" - 180 rubles;
• "Rheosolan" - 123 rubles.

When estimating the cost, it is taken into account that some preparations are bred for a different amount of water: "Regidron" for 200 ml, "Trigidron" for 500 ml, the rest for one liter.

Analog "Regidron" at home

Prepare a solution that replenishes the loss of electrolytes and energy, you can and at home. Of course, in this case, the accuracy of the ratio and the concentration of the elements will be slightly disturbed (if you do not have pharmacy weights at home), but this drug is better than nothing. It's almost worthless and always at hand. The analogue of "Regidron" at home will consist of table salt and sugar. Such a mixture fills only sodium and chlorine, but not potassium. In addition, sucrose has less pronounced antitoxic properties than glucose.

How to make "Regidron" at home? Use boiled and chilled to room temperature water. In a glass of water, dissolve one teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of sugar. Home analogue of "Regidron" is ready. Keep it in the refrigerator for no more than a day. It is better to prepare fresh solution before each application, because it does not take much time.

The taste is nasty, so you can prepare two separate solutions (with salt and sugar) and take in turns, but in this case you will have to drink twice as much liquid. To fill the loss of potassium, it is recommended to drink an infusion of raisins or dried apricots.

What is better for children?

To treat dehydration in children, you can use all the analogues of "Regidron". They have no contraindications over age and act approximately the same. It is believed that "Hydrovit" - the only analogue of "Regidron" for children, but it is not. It's just more popular. First of all, "Hydrovit" has a more convenient packaging - it is not dissolved in one liter of water, but in 200 ml. Also take into account that the solution to eliminate dehydration is not very pleasant to taste, and "Hydrovit" is released with a strawberry taste. "Hydrovit Forte" contains flavors of lemon and green tea, which improves its perception by children. As for the different ratio of potassium and sodium, then "Hydrovit" is really more suitable for the child's body, but then the doctor must decide, because there may be certain contraindications.

To small children, "Hydrovitus" is given in small portions: one teaspoonful every ten minutes. Do not mix the drug with food or other drink. In extreme cases, you can dilute the powder in loose tea. It is recommended to give newborns 3-4 pills a day, older children - on a sachet after each vomiting or a loose stool. Duration of treatment - until the termination of diarrhea, no more than 3-4 days. Further terms are specified by the doctor.

In the treatment of poisoning , the timely replenishment of the body with liquid and electrolytes - ions of sodium, potassium and chlorine plays an important role. In a hospital with strong dehydration, intravenous infusions of special solutions with maintenance and antitoxic action are usually used. At home in the treatment of light poisoning, recovery from diarrhea and vomiting, with fever, it is recommended to take "Hydrovit", "Regidron" and other their analogues. They not only restore the electrolyte balance, but also contain glucose, which gives the body additional energy in the fight against the disease.

According to the parents of the sick children, with diarrhea and vomiting, the drug "Regidron" really helps. Not always children are happy to accept it, but diarrhea stops in one or two days. A good effect is observed with diarrhea with fever. "Regidron" to taste like a mineral without gas. And if you buy "Regidron Forte", then it has a pleasant taste, problems with taking medication in children do not arise. Very well recovers lost water.