Adult 250 mL 4 times for 1st 2 hr up to 12 times daily. Childn 2-5 yr 250 mL 3 times for 1st 2 hr up to 6 times daily, <2 yr 250 mL for 1st 2 hr up to tds.
Cardiac failure, HTN, peripheral & pulmonary oedema; adrenal insufficiency, acute dehydration or heat cramps; early post-traumatic state or severe sepsis. Concomitant use w/ K-sparing diuretics. Renal impairment. Toxaemia in pregnancy.