Make your own rehydration drink
You can make an inexpensive rehydration drink at home. However, do not give this homemade drink to children younger than 12.
Measure all ingredients precisely. Small variations can make the drink less effective or even harmful. Mix the following:
- 1 quart (950 ml) water
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) table salt, or 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 g) salt substitute (such as “Lite Salt,” which is potassium-based)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons (45 g to 60 g) sugar
| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: March 15, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology | |
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