Oral Rehydration Salts Sachet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Oral Rehydration Salts Sachet
| Generic name | Oral rehydration solution (ORS) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Rehydration therapy / electrolyte and glucose solution |
| Forms | Powders in packets (sachets) to be dissolved in water, Drinks, Ice blocks, Effervescent tablets for making solutions |
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) is a mixture of electrolytes (such as sodium and potassium) and glucose (sugar) that is dissolved in water. It is used to replace fluids and salts that the body loses during dehydration caused by conditions like diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, or heavy sweating.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.