Oral Rehydration Solution

Readers asked for a recipe for homemade rehydration solution cited ( February, 1999) from The Nurse Practitioner 1998;23(12):52-62).

The original article included the following: one liter clean water, one cup orange juice, 8 tsp sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, and 3/4 tsp table salt. Combine and stir until well mixed.

(Adapted from Polin R et al. Pediatric Secrets (2nd edition), Philadelphia: Hanley and Belfus, 1997, pg 167)