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Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm

Lupin ORS Powder 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 Santoshini Reddy G , 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 :

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Lupin ORS Powder

Lupin ORS Powder 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.

Lupin ORS Powder is a combination of four drugs, namely: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate. Lupin ORS Powder 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. Lupin ORS Powder 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 Lupin ORS Powder

Lupin ORS Powder is used to treat dehydration. The detailed uses of Lupin ORS Powder are as follows:

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

Key Benefits

  • Helps prevent and treat dehydration caused by diarrhea 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.

Directions for Use

  • Lupin ORS Powder can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Dissolve the contents of Lupin ORS Powder in the specified amount of water as directed. Stir well and consume the contents.
  • Do not store the prepared mixture for later use.

How Lupin ORS Powder Works

Lupin ORS Powder is a combination of four drugs, namely: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate. Lupin ORS Powder helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing dehydration.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Lupin ORS Powder. 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 Lupin ORS Powder if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if Lupin ORS Powder can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Lupin ORS Powder 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 Lupin ORS Powder in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Lupin ORS Powder 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

Lupin ORS Powder should be given to children only if advised by the doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you have a history of heart disease. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Lupin ORS Powder should be given to elderly patients only if recommended by a doctor. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Lupin ORS Powder

Take Lupin ORS Powder 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.

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.

Health Queries

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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Lupin ORS Powder to start to work: Lupin ORS Powder ideally shows its action within 30 to 60 minutes after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Lupin ORS Powder last: The duration of action for Lupin ORS Powder is clinically unknown.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Lupin ORS Powder out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if you forget to take Lupin ORS Powder

Since Lupin ORS Powder is taken as needed, it is unlikely to miss a dose.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Lupin ORS Powder if you are allergic to any of its contents.
  • Inform your doctor if you have hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, hypernatremia, hyperchloremia, fluid overload, and refeeding syndrome.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Lupin ORS Powder 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/interactions. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions were found/established.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions were found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions were found/established.

Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateDicyclomine
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Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateEplerenone
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateDicyclomine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Coadministration of Potassium chloride and Dicyclomine may increase the irritant effects of potassium on the stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dicyclomine with Potassium chloride 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 the medication without consulting a doctor.
Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateEplerenone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Using Eplerenone together with Potassium chloride may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking potassium chloride with eplerenone is not recommended. You can take these medicines if prescribed by a doctor. Consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or an irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateFlavoxate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Co-administration of Flavoxate with Potassium chloride may increase the irritant effects of potassium on the stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flavoxate with Potassium chloride 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, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateDexchlorpheniramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) together may increase the irritant effects of potassium on your stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine with Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, but 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, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateDifenoxin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Difenoxin and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) may increase the irritant effects of potassium on the stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Difenoxin with Potassium chloride 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 consulting a doctor.
Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateBiperiden
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Biperiden with Potassium chloride can increase the risk of irritant effects of potassium on the stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biperiden with Potassium chloride is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the 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.
Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateAmitriptyline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Coadministration of Amitriptyline and Potassium chloride may cause stomach and upper intestinal discomfort. (Only applicable to an oral preparation)

How to manage the interaction:
Although co-administration of Amitriptyline and Potassium chloride is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, they can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (in particular with blood), decreased hunger, and black stools while taking these medications, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without talking to a doctor.
Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateclidinium bromide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Potassium chloride 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 Potassium chloride 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.
Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateDarifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Darifenacin with Potassium chloride (oral capsule or tablet) may increase the irritant effects of potassium on the stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Darifenacin with Potassium chloride (oral capsule or tablet) 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 stop taking any medications without doctors advise.
Dextrose + Potassium chloride + Sodium chloride + Sodium citrateTrihexyphenidyl
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with potassium chloride may increase the irritant effects of potassium on the stomach and upper intestine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with potassium chloride is not recommended as it can 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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FAQs

Lupin ORS Powder is used to treat or prevent dehydration (too much loss of body water). It is indicated as a source of electrolytes, water, and calories. Lupin ORS Powder helps replace the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea.
Lupin ORS Powder helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. This helps treat and prevent dehydration.
Lupin ORS Powder may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood). Lupin ORS Powder should be avoided in patients with or at risk for hyperkalemia.
Lupin ORS Powder 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.
Lupin ORS Powder does not stop diarrhoea. It helps prevent and treat dehydration due to diarrhoea.
Lupin ORS Powder is probably safe for pregnant and lactating women. However, consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Lupin ORS Powder can be given to children if advised by the doctor. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India.
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