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Formulation of Oral Rehydration Solution
| World Health Organization | Home Formula |
|---|---|
| NaCl 2.6 g/L (75 mmol/L sodium) | 6 level teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 L water A splash of lemon juice (for taste) |
| KCl 1.5 g/L (20 mmol/L potassium) | |
| Trisodium citrate, dihydrate 2.9 g/L (10 mmol/L citrate) | |
| Glucose, anhydrous 13.5 g/L (75 mmol/L glucose) |
KCl, potassium chloride; NaCl, sodium chloride; NaHCO3, sodium bicarbonate.
