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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 :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

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 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.
 
You can take Lupin ORS Powder with food or as advised by your doctor. Mix the contents before drinking. Depending on your medical conditions, your doctor will advise the dose and duration of Lupin ORS Powder.

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. 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.
  • Provides energy: Lupin ORS Powder contains dextrose, which supplies quick energy and supports metabolic needs.
  • Supports overall recovery: By restoring water, electrolytes, and calories, Lupin ORS Powder aids in faster recovery from dehydration and related weakness.

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.

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. This 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.• 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 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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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk or severity of ulcers, bleeding, and other gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Glycopyrrolate with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience 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.
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 chlorideOrphenadrine (chloride)
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Orphenadrine 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 Orphenadrine (chloride) 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.
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.
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine and Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk of stomach inflammation.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm (in tablet or capsule form) is avoided 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, lightheadedness, vomiting, or dark stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Chlorpheniramine and Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Chlorpheniramine with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Co-administration of trihexyphenidyl with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking trihexyphenidyl with Lupin ORS Powder 21 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.
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Trospium with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trospium with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm is not recommended as it may lead to an interaction, it 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.
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Clemastine 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 Clemastine with Lupin ORS Powder 21 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.
How does the drug interact with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm:
Taking Promethazine with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm can increase the risk of stomach ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Promethazine with Lupin ORS Powder 21 gm is not recommended, as it can lead to an interaction, they 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.

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
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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 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.

Have a query?

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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