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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

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 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.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Lupin ORS Powder

Lupin ORS Powder 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.
 
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.
 
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 about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Lupin ORS Powder

Lupin ORS Powder 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

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

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lupin ORS Powder

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

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.

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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Potassium chlorideOxybutynin
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Potassium chlorideOlanzapine
Critical

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Potassium chlorideOxybutynin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Coadministration of Oxybutynin with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk of developing stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Oxybutynin with Lupin ORS Powder 21 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 chlorideOlanzapine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Olanzapine with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Olanzapine and Lupin ORS Powder 21 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 chlorideMepenzolate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Mepenzolate and Lupin ORS Powder 21 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 Mepenzolate with Lupin ORS Powder 21 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 chlorideDifenoxin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Difenoxin and Lupin ORS Powder 21 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 Lupin ORS Powder 21 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 chlorideFlavoxate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Co-administration of Flavoxate with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Flavoxate with Lupin ORS Powder 21 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, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Potassium chlorideSolifenacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Solifenacin and Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and stomach injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Solifenacin with Lupin ORS Powder 21 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 chlorideDimenhydrinate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Co-administration of Dimenhydrinate and Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Dimenhydrinate with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm is generally not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe stomach pain, sudden dizziness, vomiting (especially with blood), or dark stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Potassium chloridePhenindamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Phenindamine and Lupin ORS Powder 21 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 Lupin ORS Powder 21 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 chlorideBiperiden
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Biperiden with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Biperiden with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm 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.
Potassium chlorideMeclizine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Meclizine and Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm (oral form) together can increase the potassium levels in blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Meclizine with Lupin ORS Powder 21 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.

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

  • 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT

Lupin ORS Powder Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Electral Sachet 21.80 gm

    0.97per tablet
  • Electral Orange Flavour Sachet 21.8 gm

    0.97per tablet
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    0.73per tablet
  • Vital Z Powder 525 gm

    0.57per tablet
  • Electral RTD Apple Liquid 200 ml

    by AYUR

    0.14per tablet
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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 if you have any concerns regarding 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

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.

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. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing dehydration.
Lupin ORS Powder may increase the risk of hyperkalemia (high level of potassium 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India.
Other Info - ORS0025

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