Why is Sugar added in ORS?
Adding sugar to ORS, enhances absorption of salt & water. Sugar in the ORS has found to have sym- transpoer mechanism with sodium. Composition Weight Osmolar concentration (mmol/litre) Sodium chloride 2.6 gm Sodium 75 Potassium chloride 1.5 gm Potassium 20 Sodium citrate 2.9 gm Chloride 65 Glucose,anhydrous 13.5 gm Citrate 10 Glucose,anhydrous 75 Total 20.5 gms Total 245 EXTRA-EDGE: ReSoMAL: Rehydration solution for MALnourished Sodium - halved to 45 mmol/L ; Potassium - Doubled to 40 mmol /L SUPER ORS: Rice /starch/ Alanine based
Enhance acceptability
Enhance salt absorption
Enhance shelf life
Enhance taste
Intestinal Infections, Worm Infestations