- Effervescent Tablets: As needed, dissolve the effervescent tablet in a glass of water.
- Powder: Boil one liter of water and allow it to cool.
- Liquid: They are available in ready-to-drink packs.
Allow some time for it to dissolve before drinking.
Add the required amount of powder to the cooled water and consume.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
ORT is contraindicated in cases of shock, extreme dehydration, coma, acute abdomen, or absence of bowel sounds.It is not recommended for patients who have lost more than 10% of their fluid volume.
It is not recommended for patients who are unable to sustain ORS due to vomiting or ileus.
What if you Miss a Dose of Oral rehydration salts?
If you miss a dose, it is better to skip it and take the next dose correctly. Do not double the dose.Avoid overdosing, as it may cause salt toxicity.
Drug Name : Oral rehydration salts
Oral rehydration salts are prescribed when there is a loss of body fluids in: Aged people who have a lesser sense of thirst.Brand Names or Trade Names of Oral rehydration salts
International :
SALVADORA, OS-1, Sunlyte ORS, Emzolyte plus, ORSZCA, Orasel
