{"product_id":"oral-rehydration-salts-ors-sachets-500ml","title":"Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) Sachet 500ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eOral Rehydration Salts (ORS)\u003c\/strong\u003e sachet is a pre-measured powder formulated to be dissolved in exactly 500 ml (half a litre) of clean drinking water\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e It is used to quickly restore fluids and essential electrolytes lost due to diarrhoea, vomiting, or excessive sweating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlways check the instructions on your specific packet before mixing, as packet sizes vary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Prepare and Use a 500ml ORS Sachet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeasure the water precisely:\u003c\/b\u003e Pour exactly 500 ml of clean, safe drinking water into a clean container. For infants, use water that has been boiled and allowed to cool completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdd the entire packet:\u003c\/b\u003e Empty the \u003cb\u003ewhole\u003c\/b\u003e 500ml sachet into the water. Do not split the powder to mix smaller amounts, as this alters the precise scientific balance of salts and sugars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMix well:\u003c\/b\u003e Stir until the powder dissolves completely. Do not add any extra sugar, salt, juice, or milk to the solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrink in small sips:\u003c\/b\u003e Sip the solution slowly. If vomiting occurs, pause for 10 minutes and then continue drinking even more slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObserve storage limits:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the prepared solution covered. Discard any leftovers after \u003cb\u003e24 hours\u003c\/b\u003e if stored in a refrigerator, or after \u003cb\u003e1 hour\u003c\/b\u003e if kept at room temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon 500ml Brands and Availability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you are looking to purchase these locally, several WHO-approved formulations come pre-measured or pre-mixed for 500 ml fluid volumes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrasol 500ml\u003c\/b\u003e (Sachets or ready-to-drink solutions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElectral 500ml\u003c\/b\u003e (WHO-compliant hydration packets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUniversal \/ Lab \u0026amp; Allied ORS 500ml sachets\u003c\/b\u003e (Widely distributed affordable packets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666439110956,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/ors-sachet-500ml.jpg?v=1792927183","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/oral-rehydration-salts-ors-sachets-500ml","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}