Oral Rehydration Salt · Powder
ORS® Orange
The same oral rehydration therapy in an orange flavour, making it easier for children to take. Replenishes lost electrolytes and fluids.
- Sodium Chloride 2.6 g/sachet
- Potassium Chloride 1.5 g/sachet
- Sodium Citrate 2.9 g/sachet
- Anhydrous Glucose 13.5 g/sachet
- Form
- Powder
- Pack
- 20.5 g sachet — available in packs of 5, 10, and 50 sachets
- Suitable for
- All ages
- Storage
- Below 30°C
Product information
ORS® Orange
This information is for healthcare professionals and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always use as directed by a qualified healthcare provider.
- Composition
- Sodium Chloride 2.6 g/sachet
- Potassium Chloride 1.5 g/sachet
- Sodium Citrate 2.9 g/sachet
- Anhydrous Glucose 13.5 g/sachet
- Indications
- Dehydration due to acute diarrhoea
- Dehydration from vomiting
- Fluid loss from excessive sweating (heat, fever)
- Rehydration during and after cholera treatment
- Electrolyte replacement in infants, children, and adults
- Dosage & administration
Dissolve entire contents of one sachet in 200 ml (one cup) of clean, cooled, boiled water. Adults and children over 10 years: 200–400 ml after each loose stool. Infants and children under 10: give frequently by spoon or cup under medical supervision. Use freshly prepared solution within 24 hours.
- Warnings & precautions
- Do not use if sachet is torn or damaged
- Always dissolve in the correct volume of water
- Seek medical advice if symptoms persist beyond 24 hours
- Not a treatment for the underlying cause of diarrhoea
- Storage
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Keep sachets away from moisture. Discard any unused reconstituted solution after 24 hours.
- Pack size
20.5 g sachet — available in packs of 5, 10, and 50 sachets
- Regulatory
- Listed on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
- Manufactured by Sam-Ace Limited
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