Electral: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Electral contains Oral Rehydration Salts (WHO formula) 1 sachet (for 1 litre). Listed MRP is ₹23.20 for 1 (₹23.20 per sachet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹10.00 per sachet.
- MRP
- ₹23.20
- ₹ / sachet
- ₹23.20
- Pack
- 1
- Manufacturer
- FDC Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / sachet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Rehydration Salts IP 20.5g Sachet (WHO Formula)Jan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 1 sachet | ₹10.00 | ₹10.00 | 19 October 2026 |
| Zeelab ORS | Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd | 1 sachet | ₹12.00 | ₹12.00 | 19 October 2026 |
| Prolyte ORS | Cipla Health Ltd | 1 sachet | ₹22.40 | ₹22.40 | 19 October 2026 |
| Electral | FDC Ltd | 1 sachet | ₹23.20 | ₹23.20 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Oral Rehydration Salts (WHO formula) 1 sachet (for 1 litre) brands, safety and side effects
What Oral Rehydration Salts (WHO formula) 1 sachet (for 1 litre) is used for
- Replacing water and salts lost in diarrhoea and vomiting, in children and adults.
- Preventing and treating mild to moderate dehydration from stomach infections.
- Dehydration from heat exposure, heavy sweating or fever.
- Keeping up fluids during cholera-like watery diarrhoea while seeking medical care.
Frequently asked questions
How much water should I mix with one Electral sachet?
Mix the full 21.8 g sachet in exactly 1 litre of clean water (smaller 4.4 g sachets make 200 ml). Using less water makes the solution too salty and can be dangerous, especially for babies.
How long can I keep prepared ORS?
Use it within 24 hours of mixing, kept covered at room temperature or in the fridge. Throw away leftovers and make fresh.
Can I give Electral to a baby?
Yes. ORS is safe from birth and is the main treatment for diarrhoea in infants. Give small amounts by spoon frequently and continue breastfeeding. See a doctor if the baby is very drowsy, not passing urine, or vomiting everything.
Is ORS the same as Glucon-D, Enerzal or ORSL drinks?
No. Glucose drinks and most "energy" or ready-to-drink electrolyte beverages do not have the WHO balance of salts and glucose, and some have too much sugar. For diarrhoea and dehydration, use a WHO-formula ORS powder.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- WHO – Diarrhoeal disease fact sheet (ORS) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Dehydration (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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