ORS Rtd Orange Who

Composition

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.

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.

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

How it 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.

Directions for use

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.

Side effects

Common side effects of ORS Rtd Orange Who may include:

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