Description

ORS Powder (Oral Rehydration Salts) is a combination of essential electrolytes and glucose designed to prevent and treat dehydration caused by conditions like diarrhea, vomiting, fever, or excessive sweating. It helps replace fluids and minerals lost from the body and restores normal hydration levels.

Uses

• Treatment of Dehydration: Maintains fluid and electrolyte balance during diarrhea, vomiting, or heat-related fluid loss.

• Prevention of Dehydration: Used in children, adults, and elderly patients at risk of losing large amounts of fluids.

• Replenishment of Electrolytes: Restores sodium, potassium, and chloride levels to maintain normal body functions.

• Support During Illness: Provides energy through glucose and helps improve recovery in illnesses causing water and salt loss.

Side Effects

ORS Powder is generally safe but may cause mild side effects in some individuals:

• Common: Nausea, bloating, or mild stomach upset.

• Occasional: Vomiting if taken too quickly or in large amounts.

• Rare: Allergic reactions such as rash, itching, or swelling in sensitive individuals.

• Excessive Use: May lead to overhydration or electrolyte imbalance (hypernatremia) if not taken as directed.

Precautions: Use freshly prepared solution, consume within 24 hours, and follow recommended dosage. Consult a doctor for severe dehydration.