What is the composition of ORS?
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What is the composition of ORS?
Oral rehydration solution (ORS) is an oral powder–containing mixture of glucose sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and sodium citrate. After being dissolved in the requisite volume of water they are intended for the prevention and treatment of dehydration due to diarrhea, including maintenance therapy.
WHO discovered ORS?
Captain Phillips of the US Army in 1964 first successfully tried oral glucose saline on two cholera patients. Following this, scientists working at the Cholera Research Laboratory, Dhaka, and the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Calcutta, contributed to the development of modern oral rehydration salt (ORS) solution.
What is the composition of ORS recommended by Unicef?
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) A New Reduced Osmolarity Formulation
| Reduced osmolarity ORS | grams /litre | Reduced osmolarity ORS |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium chloride | 2.6 | Sodium |
| Glucose, anhydrous | 13.5 | Chloride |
| Potassium chloride | 1.5 | Glucose, anhydrous |
| Trisodium citrate dihydrate | 2.9 | Potassium |
WHO recommended ORS brands?
However, the only available brand in the market which adheres to the new WHO/Unicef guidelines is Rebalanz from Dr Reddy’s Laboratory Ltd. The rest of the companies are expected to follow suit soon.
WHO ORS formula homemade?
A homemade equivalent is 6 teaspoons of sugar and one half teaspoon of salt in a liter of water; a half cup of orange juice or some mashed banana can provide potassium.
Who homemade ORS?
The “Simple Solution” – Home made Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) Recipe
- Six (6) level teaspoons of Sugar.
- Half (1/2) level teaspoon of Salt.
- One Litre of clean drinking or boiled water and then cooled – 5 cupfuls (each cup about 200 ml.)
Who invented oral saline?
Rafiqul Islam
Rafiqul Islam ( c. 1936 – 5 March 2018) was a Bangladeshi physician and medical scientist. He is known for the discovery of food saline (Orsaline) for the treatment of diarrhea….Rafiqul Islam (scientist)
| Rafiqul Islam | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Dhaka Medical College |
| Occupation | Physician and medical scientist |
| Known for | Oral saline inventor |
Does ORS contain sodium bicarbonate?
Conclusion: The results indicate that bicarbonate-containing ORS solution does not have any clinically significant effect on the absorption efficiency of ORS, either beneficial or adverse, and its use is relevant only for correction of metabolic acidosis of diarrhoeal dehydration.
Does ORS contain vitamin C?
ORS L Apple Liquid is a readily available health drink enriched with electrolytes and vitamin C to ensure good health and maintains loss of water and electrolytes. It is free of preservatives, provides instant energy to the body and gets you back on your feet and also it is safe to drink.