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Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS)
Anhydrous glucose, Sodium chloride, Trisodium…
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Dosage form
Powder For Oral Solution In Sachet
API strength per dosage
Anhydrous glucose 6.75g Sodium chloride 1.30g…
Dose
ORS: 75 mL/kg over 4 hours for children; adults: replace ongoing losses and maintain hydration, typically 200–400 mL after each loose stool. Continue breastfeeding or feeding. Adjust volume for severe dehydration, renal impairment, or cardiac failure.
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