ORS Sachet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
ORS Sachet
| Generic name | Oral Rehydration Salts |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Oral rehydration solution |
| Forms | Oral powder (sachet) |
ORS is a life-saving mixture of salt, sugar, and water that helps replace fluids and electrolytes lost from the body during dehydration. It comes as a powder sachet that is mixed with water and is used worldwide to treat dehydration, especially from diarrhoea and vomiting.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.