Oral Rehydration Mixture

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If you have ever suffered from dehyration, you will welcome this recipe.

It is easy to make with ingredients from your kitchen.

It can be pre-assembled in individual doses and keeps well (does not deteriorate) for very long periods.

http://preparednessadvice.com/medical/oral-rehydration-therapy/

Make up a set of individual does packets in airtight screw-top containers.  Include these in your BOB and INCH bags.

Note that the ingredient labeled "no salt", in the second recipe, is a brand name "No Salt" and is Potassium Chloride.

In case the website is unavailable, the recipe is:

From the linked website:

A basic oral rehydration therapy solution is composed of:

• 30 ml (6 level tsp) of sugar
• 2.5 ml (1/2 level tsp) of salt, dissolved into
• 1 liter (4.25 Cups) of clean water

To obtain some potassium, (4 fl oz) of orange juice or some mashed banana can be added to the mixture
Another rehydration formula is
 

• ¼ tsp real salt
• ¼ tsp no salt (potassium chloride)
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 2 ½ tsp sugar
• 4 cups of water

Commercial rehydration solutions are available on the internet and through drug stores.  I have had a Doctor tell me that Powdered Gatorade works well.