<p>The dose depends on the severity of the dehydrating conditions of the patients. Recommended dose after each watery stool are as follows:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>6 months to 2 years</strong>: 50 ml to 100 ml (10 to 20 Teaspoonfuls)</li>
	<li><strong>2 years to 9 years</strong>: 100 ml to 200 ml (20 to 40 teaspoonfuls)</li>
	<li><strong>10 years and above</strong>: 250 ml to 500 ml (1 to 2 glassfuls)</li>
</ul>

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<p><strong>Administration</strong></p>

<ul>
	<li>Discard any unused reconstituted saline after 5 hours of preparation</li>
	<li>After preparing the saline further heating or boiling is not necessary</li>
	<li>Feeding-bottle should not be used</li>
	<li>Mix the solution with a clean spoon each time before administration</li>
	<li>Syringe without needle may be used to put a small amount of saline into babies&#39; mouth</li>
</ul>