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Indications
Oral rehydration salt [tasty] is used to prevent dehydration and to manage diarrhea. You can use it in all types of dehydration.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Oral rehydration salt [tasty] is a fluid replacement that is used to treat dehydration. Our bodies are made up mostly of water (70%), so staying well hydrated matters a great deal for our health. To keep its balance and work properly, the body needs at least 2 litres of fluid a day, on top of all the fluids you get from your food.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Adults: Give Oral rehydration salt [tasty] in the same amount as the water the body has lost. The prepared saline should be given after each loose motion.
Children below 2 years should get 50 to 100 ml (10 to 20 teaspoonfuls) of prepared saline. For children between 2 and 10 years, the amount is 100 to 200 ml (20 to 40 teaspoonfuls). Children above 10 years and adults should take 200 to 400 ml (1 to 2 glasses) of prepared saline.