3. In-Depth Look at Composition and Benefits

3.1 Key Ingredients

Each pack of Cafoli’s Electroslice contains:

1. Sodium Chloride – Essential for maintaining cellular hydration and fluid balance.

2. Potassium Chloride – Replenishes potassium levels lost through sweat and diarrhoea.

3. Glucose – Facilitates the absorption of sodium and water in the intestine.

4. Sodium Citrate – A buffering agent that helps correct metabolic acidosis.

5. Natural Orange Flavour – Encourages better compliance, especially among children.

These ingredients are balanced according to WHO’s ORS formulation guidelines, ensuring both effectiveness and safety.

3.2 Benefits of Cafoli’s ORS Tetra

1. Clinically Reliable: Adheres to international standards for dehydration treatment.

2. Hygienic: Packaged in sterile tetra packs, preventing contamination.

3. Ready-to-Drink: No mixing required, reducing error and improving ease of use.

4. Portable: Ideal for travel, outdoor activities, and fieldwork.

5. Appealing Taste: Orange flavour increases palatability, aiding pediatric usage.

By combining practicality with therapeutic efficiency, Cafoli’s ORS tetra becomes an indispensable product for both home care and clinical use.

4. Effects of ORS: How It Works to Rehydrate and Restore Electrolyte Balance

4.1 What Happens When You Consume ORS?

Oral Rehydration Solutions are specifically designed to treat dehydration caused by fluid and electrolyte loss, which can occur due to:

• Diarrhea

• Vomiting

• Excessive sweating

• Heat exhaustion

• Chronic illnesses

When you consume ORS, the water, electrolytes, and glucose in the solution are absorbed quickly by the body, helping to restore the lost fluids and balance electrolytes. This is crucial because dehydration disrupts cellular functions and can result in dangerous health complications if not addressed.

4.2 Mechanism of Action

ORS works through a simple yet effective mechanism that aids intestinal absorption and restores fluid balance. Here's how it works:

1. Sodium Chloride: The sodium in the ORS plays a crucial role in promoting water absorption in the small intestine. It helps create an osmotic gradient that pulls water back into the bloodstream, reducing dehydration.

2. Glucose: Glucose facilitates the co-transport of sodium and water into the bloodstream. This mechanism is known as the glucose-sodium cotransport system, which helps the intestine absorb water more efficiently.

3. Potassium Chloride: Potassium is necessary to maintain cellular function, and ORS replenishes potassium levels that may be lost during diarrhea or vomiting. Adequate potassium levels are essential for maintaining proper muscle function, heart rhythm, and electrolyte balance.

4. Citrate: Citrate helps to correct acidosis, which often occurs due to dehydration or diarrhea, especially in children. Acidosis can result in fatigue, dizziness, and more severe symptoms if untreated. Citrate helps neutralize the excess acid in the blood, restoring the body’s pH balance.

4.3 Clinical Benefits of ORS

1. Restoration of Fluid Balance: By replenishing lost fluids and electrolytes, ORS helps prevent the complications of dehydration, such as hypovolemic shock, organ failure, and death.

2. Rapid Rehydration: Since ORS is rapidly absorbed, it provides quick relief from dehydration symptoms like dry mouth, low blood pressure, fatigue, and weakness.

3. Prevention of Electrolyte Imbalance: ORS ensures the body’s electrolyte levels—specifically sodium, potassium, and chloride—are maintained at the proper levels, preventing life-threatening conditions like arrhythmias or muscle cramps.

4. Safe for All Ages: ORS is safe for both children and adults, making it an essential tool for treating dehydration in all age groups.

5. Affordable and Accessible: Unlike intravenous rehydration therapy, which requires medical intervention and equipment, ORS is inexpensive and can be used at home, in rural areas, or in emergency situations.

5. Dosage of ORS: How Much to Take and When

5.1 Recommended Dosage of ORS

The correct dosage of ORS is crucial for effective rehydration and to avoid overuse, which can cause hypernatremia (excessive sodium in the blood). The dosage depends on the severity of dehydration, the age of the patient, and the cause of the dehydration.

General Guidelines for ORS Dosage:

1. For Mild Dehydration (e.g., in cases of mild diarrhea or vomiting):

2. Children (under 2 years): 50–100 ml after each loose stool or vomiting episode.

3. Children (2–5 years): 100–200 ml after each loose stool or vomiting episode.

4. Adults: 200–400 ml after each loose stool or vomiting episode.

For Moderate Dehydration (e.g., moderate diarrhea or vomiting):

1. Children (under 2 years): 100–200 ml every 1–2 hours.

2. Children (2–5 years): 200–400 ml every 1–2 hours.

3. Adults: 400–500 ml every 1–2 hours.

For Severe Dehydration (e.g., severe diarrhea, vomiting, or heatstroke):

Seek immediate medical attention, as severe dehydration may require intravenous fluid therapy. ORS can still be given orally in addition to intravenous fluids, but medical supervision is essential.

5.2 How to Use Cafoli’s Electroslice ORS Tetra Pack

Cafoli’s ORS Tetra Pack eliminates the need for manual mixing, making it ideal for situations where accurate dosing and clean preparation are critical. Each 200 ml tetra pack contains the perfect dosage for rehydration. The recommended dosage for Cafoli’s ORS Tetra Pack is:

1. For children (over 1 year): One full 200 ml pack, administered in small sips throughout the day.

2. For adults: One full 200 ml pack per episode of dehydration or when experiencing mild to moderate dehydration. In severe cases, multiple packs may be consumed in a 24-hour period to maintain fluid balance.

3. After opening, it is recommended to consume the solution within 24 hours to ensure optimal freshness and effectiveness.

5.3 Important Notes on Dosage

1. ORS should not be given in place of regular fluids. It is an adjunct to rehydrate lost fluids, not a long-term replacement for water.

2. For young children, it is essential to ensure that they drink small amounts frequently to avoid overconsumption, which could lead to an electrolyte imbalance.

3. If symptoms persist, worsen, or if there are signs of severe dehydration, seeking medical help is strongly advised.

5.4 When to Avoid ORS

While ORS is generally safe for all ages, there are certain conditions in which its use may be contraindicated. These include:

1. Severe renal (kidney) impairment, where the body cannot process the electrolytes effectively.

2. Hyperkalemia (excess potassium), as ORS contains potassium, which may not be suitable for patients with kidney disease or other metabolic issues.

3. Severe vomiting where oral administration is not feasible—intravenous hydration may be needed instead.