Condition

Dehydration & Rehydration

Oral rehydration salts and IV fluids for dehydration and fluid loss

16 drugs
7 OTC
11 Prescription

Carbohydrate/Caloric agent

IV fluid and energy supplement

1

Anhydrous Dextrose

Prescription

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), dehydration, providing energy and fluids during illness or after surgery, mixing with other IV medicines, weakness from not eating

5% Dextrose

Oral Rehydration Therapy

Replaces lost fluids and electrolytes in body

2

Anhydrous Glucose; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Citrate; Potassium Chloride

OTC

Dehydration from diarrhea (running stomach), vomiting, cholera, food poisoning, heat exhaustion, and fluid loss from heavy sweating

Alben ORSJessy Oral Rehydrated Salt

Sodium Chloride; Potassium Chloride; Anhydrous Glucose

OTC

Dehydration from diarrhea (running stomach), vomiting, cholera, food poisoning, dehydration from heat or heavy sweating

Mic-Oral SachetsOral Rehydrated Salt BPZozo Oral Rehydration Salt

Local anaesthetic

Relieves pain by numbing the area

1

Bupivacaine hydrochloride; Dextrose

Prescription

Pain relief during surgery (caesarean section, operations on the legs or lower abdomen), spinal anaesthesia for childbirth, numbing the lower body during surgical procedures

Bupivacaine Hydrochloride with Dextrose InjectionVenchura Bupivacaine Injection 5mg

Carbohydrate / Glucose supplement

Raises blood sugar levels naturally

1

Dextrose Anhydrous

Prescription

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), dehydration, energy supply during hospital admission, mixing with other drip medications, weakness from not eating

Dele Fluids Dextrose 50% w/v

Carbohydrate / Nutritional supplement

Provides essential nutrients and energy to body

1

Glucose

OTC

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), dehydration, energy supply during hospital admission when patient cannot eat, fluid replacement after vomiting or diarrhea, mixing with other IV drugs for drip administration

10% Dextrose5% Dextrose Infusion50% DextroseBioflex Dextrose 10% in WaterBioflex Dextrose 5% in WaterUnidex-10 InfusionUnidex-5 InfusionUnidex-50 Infusion

Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replenisher

Replenishes fluids and electrolytes in the body

1

Glucose; Sodium Chloride

Prescription

Dehydration, loss of body fluids (from vomiting, diarrhoea, or fever), low blood sugar, providing energy and fluids during hospital admission, replacing salts and water lost during illness like malaria or typhoid

4.3% Dextrose and Saline Infusion4.3% Dextrose Saline5% Dextrose and Normal Saline Infusion5% Dextrose SalineBioflex Dexrose 4.3% in Sodium Chloride 0.18% Inf.Bioflex Dextrose 5% in Sodium Chloride 0.9% InfusionDele Fluids Dextrose 4.3%w/v + 0.18%w/v Sodium ChlorideDele Fluids Dextrose 5%w/v + 0.9%w/v Sodium Chloride

Osmotic diuretic

Helps the body get rid of excess water

1

Mannitol

Prescription

Brain swelling (raised pressure in the head), eye pressure (glaucoma), kidney failure (to help restart urine flow), swelling from injuries

Bioflex Mannitol 10%Bioflex Mannitol 20%Dele Fluids 500mL Mannitol 20% Hypertonic Intravenous InjectionDele Fluids Mannitol 10% Hypertonic Intravenous InjectionUnimann-20 Infusion

Electrolyte and fluid replacement

Replaces lost fluids and electrolytes in the body

2

Oral Rehydration Salts

OTC

Diarrhoea (running stomach), vomiting, dehydration from cholera, dehydration from heat or excessive sweating, fluid loss from fever

Emzolyte ORS PowderOral Rehydration SaltPinnacle ORSYtalyte Orange Oral Rehydration SaltsYtalyte ORS

Sodium Chloride

OTC

Dehydration, fluid loss from vomiting or diarrhoea, wound cleaning, eye irrigation, nasal congestion, replacing body fluids during surgery or hospital admission, heat exhaustion

Bioflex Normal Saline InfusionIntravenous Infusion Normal Saline 0.9% w/vNormal SalineNormal Saline Infusion Sodium Chloride 0.9g/500mLSalacyn 5% Eye DropsUnisal Infusion

Electrolyte Replacement and Mineral Supplement (Zinc)

Replaces lost salts and minerals in body

1

Oral Rehydration Salts; Zinc

OTC

Diarrhea (running stomach), dehydration from stooling or vomiting, cholera-related fluid loss, prevention of future diarrhea episodes in children

Emzolyte Plus ORSOralsalt

Electrolyte supplement

mineral supplement

1

Potassium chloride

Prescription

Low potassium levels (hypokalemia), potassium loss from diarrhea or vomiting, potassium loss caused by water tablets (diuretics), muscle weakness or cramps due to low potassium

Srowk TabletsUwans Potassium Chloride Injection 15% w/v

Electrolyte and fluid replacement solution

Replaces lost fluids and electrolytes in the body

1

Sodium Lactate; Sodium Chloride; Potassium Chloride

Prescription

Dehydration, loss of body fluids from diarrhoea or vomiting, electrolyte imbalance, fluid replacement during or after surgery, cholera-related dehydration

Darrow`s Full Strength Intravenous InfusionDarrow`s Half Strength Intravenous InfusionDele Fluids 500mL Darrow's Solution Intravenous InjectionFull Strength Darrow’sHalf Strength Darrow’sUnidar-F Infusion

Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement solution

Replaces lost fluids and electrolytes in the body

1

Sodium Lactate; Sodium Chloride; Potassium Chloride; Calcium Chloride

Prescription

Dehydration from diarrhoea or vomiting, fluid loss from surgery or burns, blood loss, replacing body fluids during hospital treatment, electrolyte (body salt) imbalance

Dele Fluids Ringer Lactate SolutionRinger Lactate InfusionUnihart Infusion

Loop diuretic

water pill

1

Torsemide

Prescription

High blood pressure, swelling of the legs and ankles (oedema), water retention from heart failure, kidney problems, liver disease

Torsinex 100 TabletsTorsinex 20 TabletsTorsinex Injection

Vitamin supplement with energy booster

Boosts energy and supports overall health

1

Vitamin C; Glucose

OTC

Low vitamin C levels, boosting immune system, tiredness and weakness, recovery from illness like malaria or typhoid, prevention of scurvy, general body weakness

Alben Vitamin C + Glucose Chewable TabletCoco Vitamin C + GlucoseCurecee 50mg + 150mg TabletPhilo Vitamin C InjectionZing C Tablet

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

  • You have severe vomiting that lasts for more than 2 days and you are unable to keep down any fluids.
  • You are experiencing severe diarrhea that lasts for more than 3 days and you are losing a lot of fluids.
  • Your urine is dark yellow or you are not urinating at all, which can be a sign that your body is not getting enough fluids.
  • You are feeling dizzy or lightheaded when you stand up, which can be a sign that your blood pressure is dropping due to dehydration.
  • You have a fever above 38°C (100.4°F) and are experiencing severe dehydration symptoms, such as excessive thirst, dark urine, or decreased urine output.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.