Peditral Oral Bubblegum Solution 500ml

About Peditral Oral Bubblegum Solution 500ml

Peditral Oral Bubblegum Solution 500ml Uses

• Treating dehydration caused by diarrhea in children
• Preventing dehydration during vomiting episodes
• Replacing fluids lost during acute gastroenteritis
• Managing dehydration caused by fever and reduced fluid intake
• Supporting recovery after heat related fluid loss
• Restoring electrolyte balance after prolonged sweating

Peditral Oral Bubblegum Solution 500ml Benefits

• Contains a WHO recommended reduced osmolarity ORS formula
• Bubblegum flavor improves acceptance in young children
• Ready to drink liquid form avoids sachet mixing errors
• Helps prevent hospitalization from mild to moderate dehydration
• Convenient for use at home and while traveling
• Supports faster recovery from diarrheal illness

What Experts Say

Pediatricians across Pakistan consider oral rehydration solutions like Peditral the first line treatment for acute diarrhea in children, since diarrheal disease remains a leading cause of childhood illness in the country. Its reduced osmolarity formula matches WHO recommendations, combining sodium, potassium, citrate and glucose to correct fluid and electrolyte loss.

The glucose content is not included for calories alone. It drives sodium glucose cotransport across the intestinal lining, allowing sodium and water to be absorbed even while the gut keeps losing fluid. Potassium chloride replaces losses that occur with frequent stools, helping prevent muscle weakness and rhythm disturbances that severe depletion can cause in children.

Doctors also value the bubblegum flavor for a practical reason beyond taste. Many children refuse plain rehydration solutions during illness, and poor intake defeats the purpose of oral therapy. A ready to drink flavored solution improves acceptance and reduces the chance a mild case progresses to one requiring hospital admission for intravenous fluids.

Drug Class

• Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)
• Electrolyte and fluid replacement solution

Peditral Oral Bubblegum Solution 500ml formula

• Sodium Chloride 1.75g + Potassium Chloride 0.75g + Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate 1.45g + Glucose Anhydrous 10g

Available forms

• Oral Solution

How to use Peditral Oral Bubblegum Solution 500ml?

• Shake the bottle well before opening
• Give the child small frequent sips rather than large amounts at once
• Follow the age appropriate volume advised by your pediatrician after each loose stool or vomiting episode
• Continue breastfeeding or normal feeding alongside Peditral
• Do not add sugar, salt or any other substance to the solution
• Discard any opened bottle left unused for more than 24 hours
• Consult a doctor immediately if diarrhea continues beyond 2 days or dehydration signs worsen

Drug Interactions

• Digoxin: Electrolyte shifts may alter digoxin sensitivity, use with caution in children on digoxin therapy
• Diuretics: Concurrent use may increase the risk of electrolyte imbalance, monitor sodium and potassium levels
• ACE Inhibitors or Potassium Sparing Diuretics: Combined use may raise potassium levels excessively
• Corticosteroids: Long term steroid use can cause sodium retention, monitor for fluid overload when combined

Risks and warnings

• Kidney Impairment: Use with caution in children with kidney disease due to reduced ability to excrete potassium and sodium
• Severe Dehydration: Not a substitute for intravenous fluids in cases of severe dehydration or shock, seek emergency care
• Diabetes: Monitor blood glucose closely in diabetic children since the solution contains glucose
• Persistent Vomiting: Seek medical advice if the child cannot retain oral fluids
• Bowel Obstruction: Avoid use in children with suspected intestinal obstruction or paralytic ileus
• Infants Under 3 Months: Use only under direct medical supervision in very young infants

Peditral Oral Bubblegum Solution 500ml Side Effects

• Nausea
• Bloating
• Mild stomach discomfort
• Vomiting if taken too quickly
• Hiccups
• Hypernatremia if dosed incorrectly or overused (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius
• Keep the bottle tightly closed after each use
• Protect from direct sunlight and excess heat
• Keep out of reach of children when not in use
• Discard the bottle within 24 hours of opening
• Do not freeze