Dehydration isn't just a summer problem - Here's why Oral Rehydration Solution is a year-round essential
Dehydration is a major health concern that is often ignored and only paid attention to in conditions like diarrhoea, vomiting, or extreme heat exhaustion. Often underestimated, dehydration can quickly become life-threatening.
For common understanding, dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. This loss may happen due to illness (such as diarrhoea or vomiting), excessive sweating, or simply not drinking enough water. Common symptoms include dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, and reduced urine output. It is also important to understand that dehydration is not confined to any particular season and needs to be addressed in a timely manner.
Recognising the signs and symptoms of dehydration, and taking steps to prevent and treat it, is crucial for maintaining good health—needless to mention, with due advice from your medical practitioner.
A simple solution to address this big problem of dehydration is Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). It is important to know and take note that an ORS approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) has a balanced mix of salts and sugars, with an osmolarity of 245 mosmol/litre.
A WHO-approved ORS will always have the osmolarity written on the pack label, and it is important to identify this. This combination optimises the absorption of fluid and electrolytes, which helps quickly restore and replenish the loss.
Contrary to popular belief, high-sugar beverages can worsen dehydration rather than relieve it. These drinks can draw water out of the body, intensifying the feeling of thirst and leaving individuals even more dehydrated.
That's why it's important to choose scientifically formulated solutions like Oral Rehydration Solution, which are designed to rehydrate effectively.
Today, there's a lot of misleading communication in the market that can confuse consumers—many products are labelled with 'ORS' but don't meet the World Health Organisation's recommended formulation. This can lead people to choose products that don't actually provide the right balance of electrolytes and glucose needed to treat dehydration effectively.
It's essential to educate consumers on identifying genuine, scientifically backed ORS solutions.
Managing dehydration effectively means more than just drinking water—it's about consuming the right balance of fluid and electrolytes. A scientifically formulated Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) contains the ideal mix of glucose and electrolytes that help your body absorb water quickly and restore lost fluids and salts.
Choosing the right Oral Rehydration Solution can make a real difference in how fast you recover from dehydration.
FDC Electral
is committed to combating dehydration by raising awareness about the vital role of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS). The brand believes in the power of this simple, effective solution to manage and prevent dehydration, and is actively working along with the medical fraternity to educate people and patients at large on its importance and usage.
ELECTRAL , a brand trusted by Doctors & relied upon by millions of people has been rehydrating lives since 1972.
Electral is available in standard packaging of:
21.8 g (to be reconstituted in 1 litre of water)
4.4 g (in 200 ml of water)
200 ml Ready-to-Drink Tetrapak
To meet varying taste preferences, ELECTRAL is now available in five new refreshing flavours:
Fresh Mango
Shikanji Lime
Lychee Burst
Pinacolada Punch
Blackcurrant Blast
As consumer preferences continue to evolve,
FDC
is committed to keeping
ELECTRAL
at the forefront through continuous innovation and the introduction of new offerings that cater to emerging needs.
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