Oral Rehydration Solution - Uses, dosage, Benifits | Apna Pharma

ORAL REHYDRATION Solutions-

they uses to treat dehydration caused by diarrhea, a common illnesses in travelling. The ratio of the ingredients in an orz matches what the body needs to recover from a diarrhea illnesses 

UsES -

• Treating dehydration :  It was especially effective in case of diarrhea, vomiting, or excessive sweating, wich can lead to significant fluid and electrolyte loss.
• Replenishing electrolytes : ORS contains essential electrolyte Like sodium, potassium and chloride , which are circula for maintaining proper hydration and body functions
• Preventing complications : by restoring electrolytes , balance and hydration levels , Ors helps to prevent complications.
• Management of certain medical conditions : In addition to treating dehydration ORS may be recommended for managing certain medical condition that involves fluid.
• Prevention of hospitalisation : in many cases, timely administration of ors can prevent the need of hospitalisation in Individual Suffering from Mild to moderate dehydration.
• Traveller's diarrhea : ORS is recommended for travellers especially Regenswith poor sanitation or high risk areas For gastrointestinal infection it hel Travellers manage diarrhea and prevent dehydration during their trips.
• Sports and exercise : ORS can be beneficial for athletes And individual engaging in strenuous physical activity as they may lose electrolytes through sweet drinking or  during or after exercise can help replenish Lost a fluid and electrolytes for better performance

An ORS contains 3 ingredients:

Clean water that has been boiled or disinfected or from a commercially sealed bottle.

Electrolytes (also called “salts”), which are chemicals that your body needs to function properly

Carbohydrates, usually in the form of sugar.

Dosage per age -

Age	Amount
Children under 2 years	50–100 mL (¼ to ½ cup) after each episode of diarrhea
Children 2 to 9 years	100–200 mL (½ to 1 cup) after each episode of diarrhea
Persons 10 years or older	As much as wanted, up to   approximately 2L (8½ cups) a day

HOW TO PREPARE IT ?

Preparing oral rehydration solutions
Use commercially-available oral rehydration salts. Homemade versions of ORS are not recommended to treat dehydration. These should only be used to help prevent or delay the onset of dehydration on the way to seeking medical attention when commercial oral rehydration salts are not available.
Mixing commercially-available oral rehydration salts with water produces an oral rehydration solution. Instructions for preparing the ORS and dosage should be followed carefully. Alw.ays use boiled or treated water to prepare the ORS.
Packets of oral rehydration salts are available in pharmacies in most countries, although it is recommended to purchase them before leaving Canada and include them in your travel health kit.
Once prepared, ORS should be consumed or discarded within 12 hours if kept at room temperature or 24 hours if kept refrigerated

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