Electral
Electral is an oral rehydration therapy based on the WHO recommended formula. It contains balanced ratios of essential electrolytes and anhydrous dextrose, which facilitates rapid absorption of water and salts from the gastrointestinal tract to correct electrolyte imbalance and dehydration.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dissolve the entire contents of the sachet in 1 liter of clean drinking water. Use the reconstituted solution within 24 hours. Administer frequently in small sips, especially after every loose stool.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 50-100 ml
- Frequency
- After each loose stool or vomiting episode
- Tracking Notes
- Administer slowly using a spoon or syringe. Consult a pediatrician before administration.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 100-150 ml
- Frequency
- After each loose stool or vomiting episode
- Tracking Notes
- Give in small, frequent sips to prevent vomiting.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 150-200 ml
- Frequency
- After each loose stool or vomiting episode
- Tracking Notes
- Discard any unused solution after 24 hours of preparation.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 200-250 ml
- Frequency
- After each loose stool or vomiting episode
- Tracking Notes
- Encourage normal feeding alongside ORS administration.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 250-300 ml
- Frequency
- After each loose stool or vomiting episode
- Tracking Notes
- Do not boil the reconstituted solution after preparation.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 50-100 ml | After each loose stool or vomiting episode | Administer slowly using a spoon or syringe. Consult a pediatrician before administration. |
| 5-7 kg | 100-150 ml | After each loose stool or vomiting episode | Give in small, frequent sips to prevent vomiting. |
| 8-10 kg | 150-200 ml | After each loose stool or vomiting episode | Discard any unused solution after 24 hours of preparation. |
| 11-15 kg | 200-250 ml | After each loose stool or vomiting episode | Encourage normal feeding alongside ORS administration. |
| 16-20 kg | 250-300 ml | After each loose stool or vomiting episode | Do not boil the reconstituted solution after preparation. |
Formulation
Purpose
Restoration of body fluids and electrolytes lost due to dehydration caused by diarrhea, vomiting, heat stroke, or heavy exercise.
Generic Name
Oral Rehydration Salts (Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Anhydrous Dextrose)Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.