Description
Why use it?
- Effective rehydration : Quickly replaces lost water, salt and sugar, better than water alone.
- Treatment of diarrhea/vomiting : Essential to prevent complications, especially in children.
- Reduced severity : Reduces the length and intensity of diarrhea episodes.
How to use it?
- Preparation : Dissolve the contents of one sachet in the amount of clean water indicated on the package (often 200 ml to 1 liter).
- Mixing : Mix well until completely dissolved.
- Administration : Drink in small, frequent sips, especially after each loose stool or vomiting episode.
- Storage : The prepared solution keeps for 24 hours at most.
If you have no sachets (DIY)
- Mix 1 liter of clean water, 1/2 level teaspoon of salt and 6 level teaspoons of sugar (WHO recipe).
- Use rice water to improve taste and absorption.
Key points
- Do not use if hypersensitive to the components.
- Stop if eyelid swelling (puffy eyelids) occurs and see a doctor.
- Specific formulas (such as ReSoMal) exist for severe malnutrition, under medical supervision.
