Electral
Electral is a powder sachet made by FDC that contains Oral rehydration salts WHO formula. Oral rehydration salts is a rehydration: replaces water and salts lost in diarrhoea, vomiting or heat.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Oral rehydration salts (ORS) | WHO formula |
What it is used for
Replaces water and salts lost in diarrhoea, vomiting or heat.
How it works
Oral rehydration salts combine glucose, sodium, potassium and citrate in the exact proportion that lets the gut absorb water fastest. It is the WHO-recommended treatment for dehydration from diarrhoea.
How to take it
Mix one sachet in exactly the volume of clean water on the pack (usually 1 litre). Sip often; give after every loose stool. Throw away after 24 hours.
Common side effects
Vomiting if drunk too fast (pause 10 minutes and try smaller sips)
Get medical help straight away if
- Signs of dehydration that get worse: very little urine, sunken eyes, drowsiness, a baby's sunken soft spot
- Blood in stool
- Vomiting everything
Be careful
Mix exactly as directed in clean water.
Other medicines and interactions
No important interactions. Do not add sugar or salt.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; keep breastfeeding a baby with diarrhoea.
Common questions
What is Electral?
Electral is a powder sachet by FDC containing Oral rehydration salts WHO formula.
What is Electral used for?
Replaces water and salts lost in diarrhoea, vomiting or heat.
How should I take Electral?
Mix one sachet in exactly the volume of clean water on the pack (usually 1 litre). Sip often; give after every loose stool. Throw away after 24 hours. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Electral?
Common side effects include: Vomiting if drunk too fast (pause 10 minutes and try smaller sips). Get medical help straight away for: Signs of dehydration that get worse: very little urine, sunken eyes, drowsiness, a baby's sunken soft spot, blood in stool, vomiting everything.
Does Electral need a prescription?
It is usually sold without a prescription in India, but ask a pharmacist if you take other medicines or have a long-term illness.
Can I take Electral in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding; keep breastfeeding a baby with diarrhoea.
What are the substitutes for Electral?
We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.
Sources and further reading
- Oral rehydration salts (ORS): NHS · MedlinePlus
NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.
Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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