ORAL REHYDRATION SALTS

Prevention of dehydration (WHO – Treatment plan A)

  • Child under 24 months: 50 to 100 ml after each loose stool (approximately 500 ml daily)
  • Child from 2 to 10 years: 100 to 200 ml after each loose stool (approximately 1000 ml daily)
  • Child over 10 years and adult: 200 to 400 ml after each loose stool (approximately 2000 ml daily)