the who oral rehydration solution which contains , in mmol/l : sodium 90 , glucose 111 ( 2 % ) , chloride 80 , potassium 20 and citrate 10 , with a total osmolarity of 311 or 331 mosm/l , is the one which more closely resembles the ideal concentration and has shown to be effective , not only in the treatment of dehydration due to diarrhea , but has also been to be useful in the prevention and maintenance of rehydration , independently from the etiology , the patient 's age or the state of nutrition .
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