Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Dr KK Answers: What is the composition of ORS?

The composition of the oral rehydration solution (per liter of water) recommended by the World Health Organization consists of:
· 3.5 g sodium chloride
· 2.9 g trisodium citrate or 2.5 g sodium bicarbonate
· 1.5 g potassium chloride
· 20 g glucose or 40 g sucrose

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