Best Medicines for Dehydration in India
Replace fluids + electrolytes. ORS is the gold standard.
Last updated: October 2026
ORS
Use: WHO formula. Replace fluid + electrolytes.
Side effects: Usually none when made up correctly. Mix one sachet with exactly the amount of clean water on the pack, as a stronger solution can upset your body's salt balance. Use the made-up solution within 24 hours. If you have kidney or liver disease, use it only as your doctor advises.
Side effects: Usually none when made up correctly. Mix one sachet with exactly the amount of clean water on the pack, as a stronger solution can upset your body's salt balance. Use the made-up solution within 24 hours. If you have kidney or liver disease, use it only as your doctor advises. WHO formula. Replace fluid + electrolytes.
IV Fluids
Use: For severe dehydration. Hospital treatment.
Side effects: Swelling, pain or irritation where the drip goes in. Too much fluid can overload the body and affect the lungs, and salt or potassium levels can change, so doctors monitor you closely.
Side effects: Swelling, pain or irritation where the drip goes in. Too much fluid can overload the body and affect the lungs, and salt or potassium levels can change, so doctors monitor you closely. For severe dehydration. Hospital treatment.
When to See a Doctor
See a doctor if you cannot keep fluids down, have dark yellow urine or are peeing less than normal, feel dizzy on standing and it does not go away, feel unusually tired, or have a fast heartbeat or fast breathing. In babies and children, watch for few or no tears, a sunken soft spot on the head, fewer wet nappies or drowsiness. Get emergency help for confusion, cold or blotchy skin, blue or grey lips, trouble breathing, or being very hard to wake.
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Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. The medicines listed may require a prescription. Dosage, suitability, and safety depend on individual health conditions. Always consult a licensed doctor or pharmacist before starting any medication.