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Can ORS be Kept in the Fridge? A Guide to Safe Storage

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According to health authorities like Travel.gc.ca and Medicines For Children, a prepared oral rehydration solution (ORS) can be kept refrigerated for up to 24 hours. This cold storage significantly extends the solution's safe-to-use period compared to leaving it at room temperature, which is only safe for 8 to 12 hours depending on the source. The key is knowing how to store it correctly and understanding the precise time limits to ensure its efficacy and safety.

Why is there a cotton ball in my vitamins? The simple, but dated, reason

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Since the early 1900s, manufacturers like Bayer used cotton balls in pill bottles to prevent breakage during transport. But if you're wondering **why is there a cotton ball in my vitamins** today, the answer has less to do with protection and more to do with an outdated tradition that could be compromising your supplements.