ORS Rtd Orange Who

Composition of ORS Rtd Orange Who

ORS Rtd Orange Who contains Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) solution as per WHO low-osmolarity formula (approx. per 1 L: Glucose anhydrous 13.5 g, Sodium chloride 2.6 g, Potassium chloride 1.5 g, Trisodium citrate dihydrate 2.9 g); RTD orange-flavoured.. It belongs to the Glucose-electrolyte (oral rehydration solution) class of medicines.

Uses of ORS Rtd Orange Who

• Prevention and treatment of dehydration due to diarrhoea (including acute gastroenteritis)
• vomiting
• heat/exertion-related dehydration
• and fluid/electrolyte loss.

Key benefits

• Replaces lost fluids
• Corrects electrolyte imbalance
• Helps prevent dehydration in diarrhoea/vomiting
• WHO-recommended low-osmolarity ORS formulation

How ORS Rtd Orange Who works

ORS provides an optimal balance of glucose and electrolytes that enhances sodium and water absorption in the intestine via sodium-glucose co-transport. This helps replace lost fluids and correct electrolyte imbalance during diarrhoea or vomiting.

How to take ORS Rtd Orange Who

Ready-to-drink oral solution. Shake well before use. Sip frequently in small amounts; can be taken with or without food. After opening, keep refrigerated and use within 24 hours (or as per label). In ongoing diarrhoea, continue feeding/breastfeeding and take ORS after each loose stool as advised by a doctor.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of ORS Rtd Orange Who as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more ORS Rtd Orange Who than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of ORS Rtd Orange Who

Most side effects of ORS Rtd Orange Who are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• abdominal bloating
• vomiting (if taken too quickly)
• unpleasant taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for ORS Rtd Orange Who

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in severe dehydration, persistent vomiting, reduced urination, high fever, blood in stool, severe abdominal pain, or signs of shock—seek urgent medical care. Caution in kidney disease, heart failure, severe electrolyte disorders, or patients on sodium/potassium-restricted diets. Do not dilute if it is an RTD formulation (follow label). Do not use if pack is leaking, swollen, or solution looks contaminated.

Interactions with other medicines

No major drug interactions expected. Use caution with medicines affecting potassium/sodium balance (ACE inhibitors/ARBs, potassium-sparing diuretics like spironolactone, potassium supplements) and in patients on strict sodium restriction.

How to store ORS Rtd Orange Who

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. After opening, refrigerate and consume within 24 hours (or as per pack instructions).

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

JOHNSON & JOHNSON LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Oral rehydration therapy

Drug class:

Glucose-electrolyte (oral rehydration solution)