O.R.S. for better hydration
Prevent dehydration with Care Plus® O.R.S sachets. the sachets are easy to use and promote hydration during physical exercise, such as hiking, cycling and mountaineering. The packaging contains 10 O.R.S. sachets with glucose-salt preparation.
Dehydration usually occurs during and after physical exertion (sports) and at high temperatures. Excessive perspiration, vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, burns or the use of certain medicines can also lead to dehydration symptoms. Stay alert and make sure you keep O.R.S. within reach. A combination of the right amounts of salts and glucose increases the absorption of water during strenuous physical activity or when your body’s hydration system is out of balance.
Symptoms of dehydration
- More thirst
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Less urinating
- Cold arms and legs
- Feeling drowsy and confused
- Fainting
Add fluids, sugars and salts with O.R.S.
O.R.S. is used for diarrhoea to replenish the loss of water, sugars and salts. Just water is usually not enough. The intestines need sugars and salts in order to absorb water in the body. It is important that you not only use the O.R.S. solution but also try to drink more.
O.R.S. means Oral Rehydration Salts and is a safe remedy. People with bad kidney function or diabetes must consider the amount of glucose and salt in O.R.S.
O.R.S.
Care Plus® O.R.S. is a salt and glucose preparation that is mixed in water and administered orally.
Suitable for all ages. The only brand in the Netherlands with pomegranate/orange flavour.
Use
Dosage for children under 20 kg: Dissolve the contents of 1 sachet in 200 ml potable water. Stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Use a criterion of 10 ml per kg of body weight and administer every hour, for 4 to 6 hours.
Care Plus® O.R.S. is a dietary supplement and should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Please read the instructions for use before use.
Specifications
- Suitable for all ages
- Suitable for athletes and travellers
- Formula according to WHO standards
- Aspartame-free
- Halal and kosher
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Sachets are packaged separately and easy to take with you
- Dimensions packaging: 45 x 75 x 100 mm
- Contents: 5,3 grams per sachet
- Amount: 10
- RRP: EUR 6.95
O.R.S. for children
Care Plus® O.R.S. is a salt and glucose preparation that is mixed in water and administered orally.
Suitable for babies and small children. The only brand in the Netherlands with raspberry flavour.
Use
Dissolve the contents of 1 sachet in 100 ml potable water (do not use in combination with other liquids/drinks). Stir until the powder is completely dissolved.
For infants, we recommend administering a teaspoon of O.R.S. every 2-4 minutes. For children above 20 kg, we recommend Care Plus® O.R.S. with pomegranate/orange flavour.
Specifications
- Suitable for babies and small children
- Only O.R.S. brand in the Netherlands specially formulated for children with an adjusted dosage
- Pleasant raspberry flavour for small children
- Formula in accordance with conform WHO standards
- Aspartame-free
- Halal and kosher
- Vegan and gluten-free
- Sachets are packaged separately and easy to take with you
- Dimensions packaging: 45 x 75 x 100 mm
- Contents: 53 grams
- Amount: 10
- RRP: EUR 6.95
O.R.S measuring scoop
Use the Care Plus® O.R.S. Scoop to prepare your own O.R.S. when you don’t have a ready-made preparation available.
With this scoop, you can mix your own rehydration fluid with 200 ml drinking water, salt and sugar.
Use
Specifications
- Dimensions: 20 x 80 x 180 mm
- Weight: 10 grams
- RRP: EUR 2.95
Alternatives for ORS?
In this table, you can see that cola or other drinks cannot simply be used as a substitute for ORS. There is too much difference in the composition, so these drinks work less well in supplementing what your body needs. For example, cola has too little salt, chicken stock has a lot of salt, but too little sugar.
So always use ORS if you can and only improvise with other drinks if you don’t have anything else.
| DRiNK | SUGAR | SODIUM | POTASSIUM |
| ORS | 75 | 75 | 20 |
| Apple juice | 120 | 0 | 44 |
| Cola | 50-150 | 2 | 0 |
| Sport drink | 45 | 24 | 0 |
| Orange juice | 120 | 0 | 50 |
| Chicken broth | 0 | 250 | 8 |