Table 1

Composition of the hypotonic and ultrahypotonic oral rehydration solution used in the study

HypotonicUltrahypotonic
Sodium (mmol/l)6060
Potassium (mmol/l)2020
Chloride (mmol/l)5050
Glucose (mmol/l)8464
Citrate (mmol/l)10 10
Total osmolarity (mosmol/l)224204