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Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS)

Anhydrous glucose, Sodium chloride, Trisodium…

Drug details

API

Drug classification

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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