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Electral Sachet 4.4 gm

Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy

Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Electral Sachet 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 in replacing the fluids and minerals. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Electral Sachet 4.4 gm, Pack of 1 POWDER

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Composition :

DEXTROSE-2.7GM + POTASSIUM CHLORIDE-0.3GM + SODIUM CHLORIDE-0.52GM + SODIUM CITRATE-0.58GM

Manufacturer/Marketer :

FDC Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Electral Sachet

Electral Sachet is a combination medicine 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 are necessary for the normal functioning of the body.

Electral Sachet is a combination of four drugs, namely: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, dextrose, and sodium citrate. Electral Sachet helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing 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 should be given to children only if advised by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Electral Sachet

Electral Sachet is used to treat Dehydration

Directions for Use

Powder: Mix the contents in a glass of water and drink.Ready-to-drink pack: Consume the entire contents once opened.

Medicinal Benefits

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

How Electral Sachet Works

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Electral Sachet

Nausea
Vomiting

What if I have taken an overdose of Electral Sachet

Take Electral Sachet 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 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. Electral Sachet 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

Potassium chlorideSolifenacin

Critical

Potassium chlorideTrihexyphenidyl

Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

Potassium chlorideSolifenacin

Critical

How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm:
Taking Solifenacin and Electral Sachet 4.4 gm together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and stomach injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Solifenacin with Electral Sachet 4.4 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 4.4 gm:
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with Electral Sachet 4.4 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.

Potassium chloridePhenindamine

Critical

How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm:
Taking Phenindamine and Electral Sachet 4.4 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 4.4 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 chlorideOlanzapine

Critical

How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm:
Taking Olanzapine with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Olanzapine and Electral Sachet 4.4 gm is not recommended as it leads to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like severe abdominal pain, bloating, 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 chlorideDarifenacin

Critical

How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm:
Taking Darifenacin with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm(oral capsule or tablet) can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Darifenacin with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm(oral capsule or tablet) is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it 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. Do not stop taking any medications without doctor's advise.

Potassium chlorideTolterodine

Critical

How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm:
Taking Tolterodine and Electral Sachet 4.4 gm together can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Tolterodine and Electral Sachet 4.4 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 chlorideClemastine

Critical

How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm:
Taking Clemastine and Electral Sachet 4.4 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 Clemastine with Electral Sachet 4.4 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 chlorideEplerenone

Critical

How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm:
Using Eplerenone together with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Electral Sachet 4.4 gm 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. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Potassium chlorideOxybutynin

Critical

How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm:
Coadministration of Oxybutynin with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm can increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxybutynin with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness, dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark stools. Do not discontinue any medication without contacting a doctor.

Potassium chlorideclidinium bromide

Critical

How does the drug interact with Electral Sachet 4.4 gm:
Taking Electral Sachet 4.4 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 4.4 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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

Drug-Food Interactions

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Regularly drink fluids to prevent dehydration.
If you are unable to drink large volumes of fluids, try drinking small sips frequently.
Consume foods rich in water content such as watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, oranges, Brussel sprouts, apples, etc.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

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

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

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

Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

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

Driving

Safe

Electral Sachet does not affect your ability to drive.

Liver

Consult your doctor

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

Kidney

Caution

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

Children

Consult your doctor

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

FAQs

What is the use of Electral Sachet ?

Electral Sachet 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 helps replace the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea.

How does Electral Sachet work?

Electral Sachet helps in replacing the fluids and minerals lost due to vomiting or diarrhoea. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing dehydration.

Does Electral Sachet cause hyperkalemia?

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

Is it safe to take Electral Sachet if I have hyperglycemia?

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

Does Electral Sachet cause hyponatremia (low level of sodium)?

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.

Is it safe to take corticosteroids with Electral Sachet ?

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

Does Electral Sachet stop diarrhoea?

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

Is Electral Sachet safe for pregnant and lactating women?

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

Can Electral Sachet be given to children?

Electral Sachet 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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Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

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