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Action/Kinetics:
A hyperosmolar carbohydrate solution containing fructose, dextrose, and orthophosphoric acid with controlled hydrogen ion concentration. It relieves N&V due to a direct action on the wall of the GI tract that decreases smooth muscle contraction and delays gastric emptying time; the effect is directly related to the amount used.
Uses:
Symptomatic relief of nausea due to upset stomach from intestinal flu, stomach flu, and food or drink.
Investigational: Morning or motion sickness, regurgitation in infants, N&V due to drug therapy or inhaled anesthetics.
Contraindications:
Diabetic clients due to the presence of carbohydrates. Individuals with hereditary fructose intolerance.
Special Concerns:
Since nausea may be a symptom of a serious condition, a physician should be consulted if symptoms are not relieved or recur often.
Side Effects:
GI: Abdominal pain and diarrhea due to large doses of fructose.
How Supplied:
Solution:
Liquid
Dosage
?Oral Solution
Nausea.
Adults: 15-30 mL at 15-min intervals until vomiting ceases; if the first dose is rejected, the same dosage should be given in 5 min. Should not be taken for more than five doses (1 hr).
Children, 2 to 12 years: 5-10 mL at 15-min intervals in the same manner as adults.
Regurgitation in infants.
5 or 10 mL, 10-15 min before each feeding; in refractory cases, 10 or 15 mL, 30 min before feeding.
Morning sickness.
15-30 mL on arising; repeat q 3 hr or when nausea threatens.
N&V due to drug therapy or inhalation anesthesia, motion sickness.
Adults and older children: 15 mL;
young children: 5 mL.
