Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS): Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) is an oral rehydration solution. It is used for dehydration from diarrhoea, vomiting, heat and fever. In Pakistan it is available as sachets, made by 12 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) works
ORS contains the right balance of glucose and salts so the gut can absorb water efficiently, replacing lost fluid and minerals.
What is Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) used for?
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) is used to prevent and treat dehydration caused by diarrhoea, vomiting, heatstroke or fever in children and adults.
Side effects of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)
Common side effects of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) include:
- Mild vomiting if taken too quickly
Seek urgent help if the person cannot drink, is very drowsy, has sunken eyes or passes very little urine.
Precautions and warnings
- Mix exactly as directed with clean, safe water.
- Give small, frequent sips, especially to children.
- Discard prepared solution after 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)
What is the price of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) products currently in stock range from Rs 27 to Rs 1,065 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is ORS at Rs 27. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) are available in Pakistan?
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Ors (Indus Pharma), Peditral (Searle Company Limited), Osmolar (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Orl (Health Care Pharmaceuticals), Werisol (Werrick Pharmaceuticals Pakistan Ltd), Rehydramin (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Oem (Indus Pharma) and Deflat (Indus Pharma (PVT.) Ltd).Do I need a prescription for Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)?
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.
Are all Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
