Are oral rehydration salts safe for long term use?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Oral rehydration salts are intended to treat acute cases of diarrhea and vomiting and not for long-term use. If your symptoms do not improve within two or three days, you should seek medical attention to avoid severe dehydration or other complications.

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