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Electral Sachet 21.80 gm
Electral Sachet 21.80 gm

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is used to treat or prevent dehydration (too much loss of body water). It is indicated as a source of electrolytes, water, and calories and helps replace fluids and minerals. It helps prevent dehydration caused by diarrhoea, vomiting, or excessive fluid loss.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

DEXTROSE-13.5GM+POTASSIUM CHLORIDE-1.5GM+SODIUM CHLORIDE-2.6GM+SODIUM CITRATE-2.9GM

Manufacturer/Marketer :

FDC Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Electral Sachet 21.80 gm

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is used to treat or prevent dehydration (too much loss of body water). It is indicated as a source of electrolytes, water, and calories. A sufficient amount of fluids, electrolytes and minerals is necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is a combination of four drugs, namely: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate. Electral Sachet 21.80 gm helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. This helps treat and prevent dehydration.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as mild nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the contents. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Electral Sachet 21.80 gm should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed of your health condition and any medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Electral Sachet 21.80 gm

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is used to treat dehydration. The detailed uses of Electral Sachet 21.80 gm are as follows:

  • Treats dehydration: Electral Sachet 21.80 gm helps restore body fluids lost due to conditions like vomiting or diarrhoea.
  • Replenishes electrolytes: Electral Sachet 21.80 gm provides essential minerals like sodium and potassium to maintain proper fluid and electrolyte balance.

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Directions for Use

  • Electral Sachet 21.80 gm can be taken with food to improve absorption and reduce potential stomach upset.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Shake the bottle well before use.
  • Measure the suggested dose using the measuring cup provided with the pack and administer it orally.
  • Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly.

Key Benefits

  • Helps prevent and treat dehydration caused by diarrhoea or vomiting.
  • Restores electrolyte balance in the body.
  • Helps replace essential salts and fluids lost during illness.
  • Improves water absorption in the intestines with the help of dextrose.
  • Supports proper nerve and muscle function by maintaining sodium and potassium levels.
  • Helps reduce weakness and fatigue caused by fluid loss.
  • Maintains proper hydration and body fluid balance.

How Electral Sachet 21.80 gm Works

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is a combination of four drugs, namely: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate. Electral Sachet 21.80 gm helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. This helps treat and prevent dehydration.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Electral Sachet 21.80 gm

Take Electral Sachet 21.80 gm only as advised by the physician. When used improperly, it can lead to salt toxicity. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Electral Sachet 21.80 gm if you are allergic to any of its contents.
  • Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, hypernatremia, hyperchloremia, fluid overload, or refeeding syndrome.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Electral Sachet 21.80 gm should be given to children only if advised by a doctor.
  • Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chloridePhenindamine
Critical
Potassium chloridePropantheline
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Potassium chloridePhenindamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Taking Phenindamine and Electral Sachet 21.80 gm (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Phenindamine with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chloridePropantheline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Taking Propantheline with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm can increase the chance of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideOrphenadrine (citrate)
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Combining Orphenadrine with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Orphenadrine (citrate) with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideProcyclidine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Taking Procyclidine and Electral Sachet 21.80 gm together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Procyclidine with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is not recommended, but it can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideDifenoxin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Taking Difenoxin and Electral Sachet 21.80 gm (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Difenoxin with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately.
Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Taking Electral Sachet 21.80 gm with clidinium bromide may increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Electral Sachet 21.80 gm with clidinium bromide is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, black, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideTolterodine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Taking Tolterodine and Electral Sachet 21.80 gm together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Tolterodine and Electral Sachet 21.80 gm, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you develop severe abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), or less desire to eat. Do not discontinue medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideGlycopyrrolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm can increase the risk or severity of ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideSolifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Taking Solifenacin and Electral Sachet 21.80 gm together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and stomach injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Solifenacin with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chlorideTrihexyphenidyl
Critical
How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm:
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, black stools contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Diet

  • Drink plenty of fluids such as water, coconut water, and clear soups to stay hydrated.
  • Eat light and easily digestible foods like rice, bananas, curd, and boiled vegetables.
  • Include potassium-rich foods such as bananas, oranges, and potatoes to help restore electrolytes.
  • Avoid oily, spicy, and heavy foods that may worsen stomach upset or diarrhoea.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT]

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Electral Sachet 21.80 gm. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or have any concerns about this.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor before taking Electral Sachet 21.80 gm if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if Electral Sachet 21.80 gm can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Electral Sachet 21.80 gm in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment as it may cause hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, and/or fluid retention.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm should be given to children only if advised by the doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm can be taken even if you have heart problems, but only under medical supervision.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm can be used in geriatric patients, but with extra caution and monitoring.

FAQs

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is used to treat or prevent dehydration (too much loss of body water). It is indicated as a source of electrolytes, water, and calories. Electral Sachet 21.80 gm helps replace the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea.

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. This helps treat and prevent dehydration.

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood). Electral Sachet 21.80 gm should be avoided in patients with or at risk for hyperkalemia.

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm should be used with caution in patients with impaired glucose tolerance. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised.

The risk for hyponatremia is increased in elderly, paediatric patients, postoperative patients and patients who are taking drugs which may increase the risk of hyponatremia. Close clinical monitoring in such patients is advised.

Consult your doctor before taking corticosteroids or corticotropin, as it may increase the risk of sodium fluid retention.

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm does not stop diarrhoea. It helps prevent and treat dehydration due to diarrhoea.

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm is probably safe for pregnant and lactating women. However, consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

Electral Sachet 21.80 gm can be given to children if advised by the doctor. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

FDC LIMITED, B-8, MIDC Area, Waluj - 431 136, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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Veda MaddalaDoctor badge

Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Mar 13, 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

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