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 yr: Give 50-100 ml (1/4 to 1/2 cup) after each loose stool.
Children 2-10 yr: Give 100-200 ml (1/2 to 1 cup) after each loose stool.
Children >10 yr : 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 |