Table 1
Composition of the hypotonic and ultrahypotonic oral rehydration solution used in the study
Hypotonic
Ultrahypotonic
Sodium (mmol/l)
60
60
Potassium (mmol/l)
20
20
Chloride (mmol/l)
50
50
Glucose (mmol/l)
84
64
Citrate (mmol/l)
10
10
Total osmolarity (mosmol/l)
224
204