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Oral rehydration solution (ORS) is used to treat dehydration caused by diarrhoea.

What we found

ORS is a mix of clean water, sugar and salt. It replaces the water and salts the body loses during diarrhoea.

Why we gave this result

WHO says diarrhoea should be treated with ORS. The NHS describes oral rehydration sachets for signs of dehydration.

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