Win MyintHla PePo Aung, SawWin KyiKhin Aye ThanMya Bwin2009-06-302009-06-301993-12-011993-12-01Win Myint, Hla Pe, Po Aung, Saw, Win Kyi, Khin Aye Than, Mya Bwin. Chemical composition of home-based fluids commonly used in Myanmar. Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 1993; 5(3): 115-120http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/126932Rehydration measure should be instituted as early as possible when lifethreatening dehydration state due to diarrhoea or severe fever is suspected or detected. Home-based fluids are usually given under such circumstance and thus chemical compositions of syrups (m=9), soft drinks (n=5), fresh fruit juices (n=3) and plant decoctions (n=7) were analysed by using published methods and atomic absorption spectrophotometer. High concentrations of total sugars (8.67 to 34.87 g/100ml) and free reducing sugars, mainly as glucose and fructose (1.97 to 21.49) g/ 100ml) were detected in syrups and soft drinds. Potassium was found to be rich in plant decoctions (34.08 to 273.10 mg/100ml) and sodium in soups (140.0 to 475.0 mg/100ml). Soft drinks were found to be acidic (pH = 2.76 to 3.63) whereas soups and plant decoctions have pH values 5.29 to 8.91. Colours used in syrups and soft drinks were found to be permitted dyes.Estrogen Replacement TherapyChromatography, Thin LayerFluid Therapy