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💧 Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) – As Licensed
✅ DESCRIPTION
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) are pre-formulated powder mixtures used to prepare an oral solution for rehydration and electrolyte replacement, especially in diarrhea and dehydration cases. The formulation is WHO-recommended and may vary slightly as per country licensing.
🧪 STANDARD COMPOSITION (Per WHO Formulation, as licensed)
Each sachet (for 1 liter solution) contains approximately:
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride | 2.6 g |
| Glucose (anhydrous) | 13.5 g |
| Potassium Chloride | 1.5 g |
| Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate | 2.9 g |
- Total Osmolarity: ~245 mOsm/L
- Na⁺: 75 mEq/L
- Cl⁻: 65 mEq/L
- K⁺: 20 mEq/L
- Citrate: 10 mEq/L
- Glucose: 75 mmol/L
🌿 NATURE
- Oral electrolyte and fluid replenishment solution
- Balanced low-osmolar formula for quick absorption
- Helps retain water and electrolytes in intestines
📌 USES
- Treatment and prevention of dehydration from diarrhea
- Useful in vomiting, fever, heat stroke, and sweat loss
- Essential in cholera and acute gastroenteritis
- Recommended for all ages including infants, children, adults
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Safe and easy-to-use at home or clinic
- Reduces mortality and hospitalization in diarrhea
- Restores electrolyte balance quickly
- Can be life-saving in cholera and severe gastroenteritis
- No refrigeration needed before mixing
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
- Use clean or boiled and cooled water
- Prepare fresh solution every 24 hours
- Do not add sugar, milk, or other substances
- Monitor for persistent vomiting or inability to drink
❌ CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Severe dehydration requiring IV fluids
- Intestinal obstruction
- Persistent vomiting with no intake
- Electrolyte imbalance with renal failure (use under supervision)
💢 SIDE EFFECTS (Rare)
- Mild bloating or fullness
- Overuse may cause hypernatremia in vulnerable populations
- Incorrect preparation (too concentrated) may worsen symptoms
📥 PACKING
- Powder in laminated sachets
- Common sizes: 4.2 g, 20.5 g, or ORS 75 for 200 mL–1 L
- Often sold in boxes containing multiple sachets
🧊 STORAGE
- Store sachets in cool, dry place
- Keep sealed until use
- After mixing, solution should be used within 24 hours