ORS Sachet

About ORS Sachet

What is ORS?

ORS stands for Oral Rehydration Salts. Peditral ORS is a powder of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium citrate and glucose. It is dissolved in water and taken by mouth to replace fluids and electrolytes lost through diarrhea and vomiting. Peditral ORS comes in sachets in orange and lemon flavors.

ORS Benefits

• Replaces water and electrolytes lost through loose motions and vomiting.
• Prevents and treats dehydration.
• Glucose helps the intestine absorb sodium and water.
• Comes in pre-measured sachets for accurate preparation.
• Available without a prescription.
• Treats dehydration only, not the infection causing it.

ORS Uses

Peditral ORS is used for:

• Acute diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Gastroenteritis
• Dehydration from heat or heavy sweating

Dosage

• Adults and Children Over 12 Years: One or two sachets after each loose motion.

• Children 1 to 12 Years: One sachet after each loose motion.

• Infants Under 1 Year: Only on a doctor’s instruction.

Warnings

• Seek medical care if there is blood in the stool or vomit, or if vomiting continues despite ORS.
• Check with a doctor before use if you have kidney problems.
• People with diabetes should monitor blood sugar, since ORS contains glucose.
• Taking ORS with potassium supplements or ACE inhibitors can raise potassium levels. Tell your doctor what else you take.

ORS Price in Pakistan

The price of Peditral ORS in Pakistan is Rs. 30 per sachet. Prices may vary by flavor and pharmacy, so confirm the current price with your pharmacist.

How to Make ORS at Home

Using a Sachet

1. Pour 200ml of clean, boiled and cooled water into a clean glass.
2. Empty one full sachet into the water.
3. Stir until fully dissolved.
4. Give small, frequent sips.

Always use the amount of water printed on your pack.

Homemade ORS (When No Sachet Is Available)

1. Boil 1 liter of water and let it cool.
2. Add 6 level teaspoons of sugar and half a level teaspoon of salt.
3. Stir until dissolved.

Notes

• Do not add extra sugar or salt.
• Do not mix with juice, soda or milk.
• Discard prepared ORS after 24 hours.
• Store unused sachets in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
• Do not use powder that looks discolored or clumped.

ORS Sachet formula

• Sodium Chloride + Potassium Chloride + Sodium Citrate + Glucose

Available forms

• Sachet

How to use ORS Sachet?

• Empty one full sachet into 200ml of clean, boiled and cooled water
• Stir well until the powder dissolves completely
• Do not add sugar, salt, or any other substance to the mixed solution
• Give small, frequent sips rather than one large amount at a time
• Prepare a fresh solution every time, do not reuse leftover mixed solution from earlier in the day
• For infants, give small sips using a clean spoon or cup, not a feeding bottle unless advised by a doctor

Drug Interactions

• Other Electrolyte Supplements: Taking ORS together with other potassium or sodium supplements can raise electrolyte levels higher than needed
• Kidney Disease Medicines: People being treated for kidney disease should check with their doctor first, since ORS affects sodium and potassium handling in the body
• Diuretics: Water pills used for blood pressure or heart conditions can interact with the salt content of ORS, so medical advice is recommended
• ACE Inhibitors Or Potassium Sparing Medicines: These can raise potassium levels further when combined with ORS, so caution is advised

Risks and warnings

• Mixing Ratio: Always dissolve the full sachet in the exact amount of water mentioned on the pack. A stronger or weaker mixture can worsen dehydration or disturb the body's salt balance
• Water Quality: Use only clean, boiled and cooled, or safe bottled water. Contaminated water can introduce new infection while treating dehydration
• Danger Signs In Children: Sunken eyes, dry mouth, no tears while crying, reduced urination, unusual sleepiness, or a soft spot that looks sunken on a baby's head need urgent medical care right away
• Severe Dehydration: If vomiting continues despite ORS, or if there is blood in stool or vomit, seek emergency care instead of relying on ORS alone
• Kidney Disease: People with kidney problems should use ORS only under medical guidance, since their body may not clear excess sodium and potassium normally
• Diabetes: People with diabetes should monitor blood sugar closely, since ORS contains glucose

ORS Side Effects

• Mild bloating or a feeling of fullness
• Nausea if taken too quickly
• Mild stomach discomfort
• Vomiting if consumed in large amounts at once
• Swelling in hands, feet, or face in case of overuse, which needs medical attention
• Irregular heartbeat in rare cases of excess intake, especially in kidney disease

Storage Conditions

• Store the unmixed sachet in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep away from moisture, since the powder can clump if exposed to humidity
• Keep out of reach of children
• Mix with clean water only at the time of use
• Discard the mixed solution after 24 hours, even if refrigerated
• Do not use the sachet if the powder looks discolored or clumped