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Hypo-Osmolar Rice-Based ORS Formulation by Indra Hedar is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document describes a study that developed an improved oral rehydration salts (ORS) formula containing probiotics, zinc, and dextrinized rice to help treat diarrhea. Rice was partially hydrolyzed to dextrin and used to replace 70% of the glucose in standard ORS. The new formula had reduced osmolarity of 206 mosmol/L. Comparative studies found the electrolyte contents were within British Pharmacopeia specifications. The product was stable for 3 months with no effect on properties. The authors aim to prov

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Indra Hedar

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EN