child drinking ectral powder
A four year old child died after drinking electrical powder in Kanpur. The forensic department has sent the packet and the bottle for investigation. The biggest question after this case is whether electricity can prove fatal for health. Like any other medicine, does its overdose also prove dangerous? Let us know about this from experts.
Whenever a child or an elder person has loose motion or vomits, there is lack of water in the body. Doctor to fill this gap electrical Recommend drinking. It contains sodium and potassium. Drinking it in case of diarrhea and vomiting helps in maintaining the amount of water in the body. However, this powder should be taken only on doctor’s advice.
Does overdose become the cause of death?
Dr. Santram Yadav in the Department of Medicine in the District Hospital of Ghaziabad. It is said that if there is an overdose of Electra, the level of sodium and potassium in the body gets disturbed. Due to which heart and kidney can be damaged. Although it is not the case that overdose causes death in every case, there is a risk of serious deterioration in health.
Dr. Santram says that some people consider electric as a normal drink, but it is not so. This is also a medicine and it should be taken only as per prescribed dosage and requirement. Because if you start drinking it normally or overdose, it can cause harm to the heart.
Dr. Yadav says that further investigation is still needed in the Kanpur case. It has to be seen whether the electric that the child drank had excessive amounts of any component in it, it also has to be seen whether the child already had any serious health problems, all these are subject to investigation.
When should I drink Elektra and what should be the dosage?
Dr. Rakesh in Pediatric Department at SMS Hospital, Jaipur. Kumar says that electrical powder should always be consumed only on the advice of a doctor. Consume it only when someone has excessive vomiting or diarrhea. Drinking it daily without any reason can spoil your health. As far as dosage is concerned, the dosage is different for everyone.
For those above 18 years of age
Mix 1 sachet (21.80 grams) of Electral in 1 liter of clean water. Drink this solution several times throughout the day.
For children (above 2 years)
Mild dehydration: Mix 1 sachet in 500 ml of water. Give small sips to the child every 5-10 minutes. Make sure they are constantly drinking water.
children under 2 years
Children below 2 years of age should be given Elektra as per the doctor’s advice and the dosage should be given accordingly.
These people should not drink electra without doctor’s advice
If someone has kidney disease
If vomiting and diarrhea are persistent
If allergic to any medicine.
breastfeeding women
high blood pressure patients
What is the right way to drink electrolyte?
Dissolve the entire contents of Electral powder in 1 liter of drinking water.
Stir it until all the particles dissolve. Use this solution within 24 hours.
Throw away any solution that is not used within 24 hours of preparation.
Use only water to prepare the solution, do not mix electrified powder in milk, soup, fruit juice