"Ors" typically refers to Oral Rehydration Solution, a simple and effective way to treat dehydration, especially in cases of diarrhea or vomiting. To make an ORS solution at home, you can mix the following:
Ingredients:
1 liter (4 cups) of clean water
6 teaspoons of sugar
Half a level teaspoon of salt
Dehydration Associated With Diarrhoea And Acute Gi Disorders Resulting In Diarrhoea And Vomiting:
Powder/liquid: The Whole Content Of The Sachet To Be Diluted In One Litre Of Water.
Infants: One Litre Over 24 Hr;
Children: One Litre Over 8 To 24 Hr.
Adults: Drink Freely As Required (2-4litres During 24 Hr).
Loss Of Electrolyte Associated With Acute Diarrhoea:
Rice Powder:
Adults & Children:1 Yr: One Sachet Mixed With,200 Ml Water Immediately Before Use After, Each Stool Up To A Max Of 5 Sachet Per Day For 3-4 Days.
Children 3 Month - 1 Yr: As Prescribed By Physician.
Content
Powder: (who Formula) Each Sachet Contains: Sodium Chloride 3.5gm, Sodium Citrate 2.9gm, Potassium
Chloride 1.5gm, Dextrose Anhydrous 20gm, And Flavor. Liqd(bubble Gum) (who Formula) Per
Pregnancy
No Evidence Of Harm
Stability
Electrolyte
Contra Indications
None Known
Precautions
None Known
Lactation
No Evidence of Harm
Side Effects
Dizziness
Unusual Weakness
Swelling of Ankles/Feet
Mental/Mood Changes (such as irritability, restlessness)