Oral rehydration solution

Low-osmolarity is strongly recommended for beginners.

Ingredients

Standard formulation (1 L)

• 3.5 g NaCl (salt)
• 2.9 g Trisodium citrate dihydrate
• 1.5 g KCl (NoSalt)
• 20.0 g Anhydrous glucose
• 27.9 g Total

Low-osmolarity formulation (1 L)

• 2.6 g NaCl (salt)
• 2.9 g Trisodium citrate dihydrate
• 1.5 g KCl (NoSalt)
• 13.5 g Anhydrous glucose
• 20.5 g Total

Steps

Prepare

Dissolve all ingredients in 1/2 cup hot water. Then add cold water to fill to 1 Liter.

Notes

Substitutions

I purchase sodium citrate (for trisodium citrate dihydrate) and dextrose instead of glucose.