ORS for Kids: Correct Dosage by Age & How to Prepare It Right | Pediatrician Guide

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video clears up common confusion about ORS and explains the correct dosage by age, and how to prepare and store it properly. What is covered in this video: Use of ORS and clearing confusion: WHO standard ORS is used to protect children from dehydration caused by loose motion (diarrhea), vomiting, or fever. Many parents are confused, but Electral is simply a brand name for WHO standard ORS — the two are not different things. Correct ORS dose by age: Children aged 2 months to 2 years: give 50-100 ml of ORS after every episode of diarrhea or vomiting. Children aged 2 to 10 years: give 100-200 ml of ORS after every episode of diarrhea or vomiting. Children above 10 years: give according to the child's thirst (up to about 2 liters can be given in a day). Correct way to prepare and store ORS: Small packet (4.4g powder): dissolve in 200 ml water. Large packet (22g powder): dissolve in a full 1 liter of water. Shelf life: once prepared, it can be used for up to 24 hours if kept covered in a clean container. After 24 hours, discard the remaining solution and prepare a fresh batch. Questions this video answers: When should I give ORS to my child? Is ORS used for diarrhea, vomiting, and fever-related dehydration? Is Electral the same as ORS, or something different? What is WHO standard ORS? How much ORS should I give a child aged 2 months to 2 years? How much ORS should I give a child aged 2 to 10 years? How much ORS can a child above 10 years drink in a day? How do I mix the small ORS packet (4.4g) with water? How do I mix the large ORS packet (22g) with water? How long can prepared ORS solution be stored and used? Should I discard ORS solution after 24 hours? How should ORS be stored once mixed? Who this is for: Parents of children experiencing diarrhea, vomiting, or fever who need to understand the correct ORS dosage and preparation. Keywords: ORS for kids, WHO standard ORS, Electral vs ORS, ORS dosage by age, ORS for 2 months to 2 years, ORS for 2 to 10 years, ORS for children above 10, ORS packet preparation, 4.4g ORS packet, 22g ORS packet, ORS shelf life 24 hours, preparing ORS solution, dehydration prevention diarrhea vomiting. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and awareness purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If your child shows signs of severe dehydration or symptoms persist, please consult a pediatrician immediately.