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ORS 20.5

Oral Rehydration Salts

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Drug details

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Drug classification

Dosage form

Powder For Oral Solution

API strength per dosage

sodium chloride anhydrous glucose potassium…

Dose

For ORS 20.5: Adults and children >2 years: 200–400 mL after each loose stool; children 1–2 years: 100–200 mL after each loose stool; infants <1 year: 50–100 mL after each loose stool. Adjust volume for ongoing losses and clinical condition.

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