Saltadol glucose-electrolyte mixture for rapid rehydration in cases of diarrhea

Diarrhea can have various causes. It can occur as a side effect of antibiotics or antirheumatic drugs, be caused by viruses (including norovirus and rotavirus) and bacteria (including Escherichia coli and salmonella), or result from food intolerances (including gluten and lactose). Traveler's diarrhea is one of the most common travel-related illnesses; it is estimated that approximately 70% of international travelers are affected during or after their trip.

Diarrhea is not only unpleasant, it can also lead to dehydration, as a significant amount of fluid and electrolytes are lost in a short period of time. Children and the elderly with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Therefore, experts recommend that in cases of acute diarrhea, fluid and electrolyte replacement should be addressed first, and only later should anti-diarrheal medication be used to stop the diarrhea.

Solutions that comply with the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) should be used to compensate for this loss of fluids and salts. This will allow water and salt losses to be quickly replenished and dehydration to be prevented.

Saltadol Glucose-Electrolyte Mixture: Mechanism of Action and Properties

Saltadol is a glucose-electrolyte mixture in powder form that is dissolved in water and drunk. It serves to quickly restore electrolyte and fluid balance . The electrolytes it contains are needed so that the body can absorb water from the intestines and counteract dehydration.

The ratio of ingredients is precisely balanced and adjusted, and, with reduced osmolarity, corresponds to the WHO formulation for replenishing lost electrolytes. Saltadol glucose-electrolyte mixture is the only product in Germany that meets the World Health Organization's recommended 1:1 composition.

Area of ​​application of Saltadol glucose-electrolyte mixture

Saltadol is used to quickly compensate for electrolyte and fluid losses in diarrheal diseases and thus to prevent dehydration.

The glucose-electrolyte mixture can be used for all types of diarrhea, regardless of the cause, for example:

• Traveler's diarrhea
• Side effect of a medication
• Lactose intolerance
• stress

Saltadol helps to replace lost electrolytes and fluids in all diarrheal diseases.

Who is Saltadol glucose-electrolyte mixture suitable for?

This electrolyte mixture can be used for children from 3 years of age, adolescents, and adults. Detailed instructions for use can be found in the package insert. Due to its wide range of applications, Saltadol is a useful addition to home and travel medicine kits.

Saltadol Glucose-Electrolyte Mixture & WHO Recommendations

Saltadol is the only glucose-electrolyte mixture in Germany whose composition corresponds 1:1 to the current recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO). These recommendations are based on studies that demonstrate improved efficacy through reduced overall osmolarity.

*WHO Drug Information Vol 18, No. 2, 2004, pages 138 f

Taste & Intake of Saltadol Glucose-Electrolyte Mixture

Saltadol is free of flavorings and tasteless. Dissolved in 200 ml of boiled, cooled water or tea, the electrolyte mixture is easily drinkable.

Saltadol glucose-electrolyte mixture for traveler's diarrhea

Whether there is an increased risk of diarrheal diseases depends on the destination and time of year. Studies show that countries in Africa, Asia, Central and South America, and the Middle East, in particular, are associated with a high risk of diarrhea among travelers. In such situations, a glucose-electrolyte mixture like Saltadol can help to quickly replenish fluid and electrolyte losses caused by diarrheal diseases.