Oral Rehydration Salts Powder

Description

Prolyte Powder Refreshing Orange is a WHO-based oral rehydration salt formula containing a combination of dextrose and essential electrolytes like sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and sodium citrate. Anhydrous dextrose or glucose is ORS primary ingredient, which facilitates sodium and water absorption in the small intestine. The electrolyte powder helps restore body fluids and electrolytes which get lost due to dehydration caused by diarrhoea, vomiting, muscle cramping, and heat during exercising or hot weather.

Key Ingredients:
Sodium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
Sodium Citrate
Dextrose

Key Benefits:
Sodium chloride is utilised by body cells for its normal function
Potassium is an important electrolyte that functions in the maintenance of water balance and distribution, acid-base balance, muscle and nerve cell function, heart function, kidney and adrenal function
Sodium citrate helps correct the excess acid levels that occur due to diarrhoea
Dextrose provides energy and supports sodium and water absorption in the small intestine

Diet Type:
Vegetarian

Product Form: Powder

Directions for Use:
Boil water
Let it cool
Add 1 teaspoonful of powder in 200 ml (1 glass) of cooled water and stir
Dosage: Depending upon age and severity of dehydration
Infants and children: 1-2 litres (5-10 glasses) over a period of 24 hours
Adults; 2-4 litres (10-20 glasses) over a period of 24 hours

Safety Information:
Use with caution and after a doctor’s consultation in cases of impaired renal function or intestinal obstruction
Solution is to be used within 24 hours
Discard any unused solution
Store in a cool and dry place

Frequently Asked Questions:

How does drinking ORS help the body?
Drinking ORS replenishes the lost electrolytes in the body and provides energy. It helps prevent and reduce dehydration.

Is ORS beneficial for health?
ORS is a combination of sugar and water with electrolytes that is beneficial for individuals with dehydration due to several causes. Losing excess glucose or salt from the body affects the body negatively. Hence drinking ORS is helpful for dehydration.