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What is ORS?


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ORS:

  1. It is expanded as Oral rehydration salt.
  2. It is composed of 4 constituents, sodium chloride, trisodium citrate, potassium chloride, and glucose.
  3. It helps in preventing dehydration caused by diarrhea.
  4. The combination improves fluid absorption in the intestines, allowing fluids to be restored more quickly.

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