Written by: Sneha Jajoo
26 October 2025
Not all ORS sachets are safe! With fake versions flooding the market, knowing how to identify the original WHO-approved one can make all the difference. Let's dive in.
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WHO recommends a mix of 6 teaspoons of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 1 liter of water. While the right mix can replace lost fluids & minerals, the wrong one can make it worse.
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Always check the contents. The original recipe follows the WHO-recommended mixture, and not any improved or added additive versions.
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Just look out for ORS that contains stevia or monk fruit sweeteners. They don't have glucose, and hence may not rehydrate you as effectively as you think.
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Check the label for herbal mixes or fruit powders, and skip them. These ingredients can interfere with the ORS and its actual purpose.
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Always talk to a doctor before buying or taking any ORS, as anything on the internet may not give proper and correct medical information.
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Remember, when you doubt whether the ORS is real or not, do double-check the label and always buy from a trusted medical source.
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