Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)

Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) are a specially formulated blend of salts and sugars designed to rapidly replace fluids and electrolytes lost due to diarrhea, vomiting, or dehydration. When someone becomes dehydrated, especially from illnesses like cholera, ORS helps restore the body's balance of essential minerals—like sodium, potassium, and chloride—and provides energy through glucose. It is easy to prepare by dissolving the sachet's contents in clean water and is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment that can prevent severe dehydration and save lives.