Preparation:
- Dissolve one packet of ORS powder in the specified amount of clean drinking water (usually one liter).
- Ensure the water is clean by boiling it and letting it cool if necessary.
- Do not use more or less water than directed.
Dosage:
- Children <2 year: Give 50-100 ml (1/4 to 1/2 cup) after each loose stool.
- Children 2 to 10 year: Give 100-200 ml (1/2 to 1 cup) after each loose stool.
- Children >10 year : Give as much as they want after each loose stool.
Storage:
Store the prepared ORS solution in a cool place. Discard any unused solution after 24 hours to prevent contamination.
|
Component |
Amount (gram) |
|
Dextrose |
13.5 grams |
|
Sodium Chloride (NaCl) |
2.6 grams |
|
Potassium Chloride (KCl) |
1.5 grams |
|
Sodium citrate |
2.9 grams |
|
Excipients |
q.s. |
|
|
21.8 grams |
|
Ion |
Concentration (mmol/L) |
|
Sodium (Na⁺) |
75 |
|
Potassium (K⁺) |
20 |
|
Chloride (Cl⁻) |
65 |
|
Citrate (C₆H₅O₇³⁻) |
10 |
|
Dextrose |
75 |
|
|
245 mOsmol/L |