Question

why glucose is added in oral rehydration therapy?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Each component plays a special role that makes ORS effective. The sugar (glucose) allows the intestines to absorb the sodium, which in turn, drags the water into the intestinal cell and the body. Potassium replaces this essential ion, which is lost during diarrhoea and vomiting.

Answer 2

• Glucose may be replaced by sucrose and sodium citrate may be replaced by sodium bicarbonate, if not available. It works as glucose increases the uptake of sodium and thus water by the intestines.