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GES 45 · Humana Elektrolyt · Hidrasec
See pricesDehydration — what to take?
Dehydration = a water deficit with a loss of more than 2% of body weight. Causes: exertion + heat, diarrhea, vomiting, decompensated diabetes, diuretics, insufficient intake. Children and the elderly are at higher risk.
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In short: Dehydration occurs when the body loses more water and electrolytes than it takes in — over 2% of body weight — often due to exertion in heat, diarrhoea or vomiting, with children and the elderly being the most vulnerable. Mild rebalancing is usually done with oral rehydration salts, electrolyte drinks or diosmectite, whose prices you can compare on HartaFarmacii across Dr. Max, Tei, Catena and HelpNet, with values updated daily. This information is for guidance only and does not replace a medical consultation; see a doctor if confusion, low blood pressure or very infrequent urination appear.
Data verified on from public sources (OpenStreetMap, chain websites, ANM/MS) — updated daily.
OTC — no prescription
What you can take for dehydration
Informational only — HartaFarmacii is not an approved medical site. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. Don't self-medicate. Emergencies: 112.
When to see a doctor
If any of these signs appear, consult a doctor — OTC treatment is not enough:
- Severe dehydration (confusion, hypotension, oliguria)
- Inability to rehydrate orally (continuous vomiting)
- Children under 2 years with moderate-to-severe signs
- Elderly people with cognitive changes
- Diabetes with very high blood glucose
Degrees of dehydration
Mild (2-5%): thirst, dry mouth, dark yellow urine.
Moderate (5-10%): intense thirst, fatigue, headache, dizziness, scant and dark urine, skin with a slow skin fold, tachycardia.
Severe (over 10%): hypotension, thready pulse, confusion, oliguria/anuria, sunken eyes, mottled skin — a medical emergency.
OTC treatment
Oral rehydration salts (ORS):
- GES 45, Humana Elektrolyt, Hidrasec.
- Drink in small, frequent sips.
- Adult: 200-400 ml after each stool/vomit.
- Child: 10 ml/kg after each loose stool.
Water, clear soup, weak tea — for mild dehydration.
Isotonic drinks — for athletes; not ideal for diarrhea (osmolarity).
Natural coconut water — a natural alternative rich in potassium.
Signs that you are drinking enough
- Light-colored urine (pale straw yellow).
- 6-8 urinations/day with normal volume.
- You do not feel frequent thirst.
- Skin with normal turgor.
Special losses
With persistent diarrhea/vomiting, in young children, in the elderly, in endurance athletes — increased need. With intense exertion — weigh yourself before and after, and compensate for 1.5x the losses.
Medical disclaimer: the information in this guide is for informational purposes and does not replace the advice of a doctor or pharmacist. For diagnosis and treatment, consult a health professional.
Medicines compared
Medicines used for dehydration
This list is for guidance only, generated automatically from the DCI/category match. It is not a medical recommendation — consult your doctor before starting any treatment.
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Ceai pufulita cu flori mici U89, 20 plicuri, Fares
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Ceai Curatarea Colonului, 20 plicuri, Fares
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Ceai Chimion, 50g, Fares
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Ceai Laxativ, 50g, Fares
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Mastic Gum Solaray, 1000 mg, 45 capsule, Secom
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Omni Biotic Panda, 30 plicuri, Institut Allergosan
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Ceai Babycalm, 20 plicuri, Fares
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Ceai Hemorlax, 50g, Fares
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Ceai Gastric D62, 50g, Fares
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Linex Forte, 14 capsule, Sandoz
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Refflor Choco, 10 tablete
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Stomachon Biota, 30 capsule, Naturpharma
This list is not a medical recommendation. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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Medicines for dehydration
Beyond the OTC products listed above, you can search the comparator by active ingredient and see prices compared across Dr. Max, Catena, Tei, HelpNet and the rest of the chains in our network.
Step by step
How to find a pharmacy fast for dehydration
Open the interactive map and grant location permission — you'll immediately see pharmacies sorted by distance, each with its opening hours and a one-tap route in Google Maps. If it's night or a weekend, switch on the 24/7 filter to keep only the on-call ones. For dehydration most of the listed remedies are over the counter, so you can walk in without a prescription, but check stock and prices on the comparator page first to avoid wasted trips.
If you have a preferred active ingredient (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc.), search it in the comparator before you leave — you'll see which chain has it cheapest near you and whether it's in stock. For chronic prescriptions, save your favourite pharmacy in the app and turn on hours notifications — it saves unnecessary trips, especially when treatment for dehydration runs over weeks.
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Related symptoms and conditions
Frequently asked
What else do you want to know?
- How much water should I drink per day?
- 1.5-2 L under normal conditions. +500 ml/h during exertion. +500-1000 ml in hot weather. More while breastfeeding, with fever, or with diarrhea.
- Plain water or electrolytes?
- Under 1h of exertion — water. Over 1h or with diarrhea/vomiting — electrolytes (ORS). For severe dehydration — a medical emergency requiring an IV drip.
- How do I check for dehydration in a child?
- Urine (a dry diaper for over 6-8h = a warning sign), dry mouth, sunken eyes, crying without tears, a persistent skin fold, apathy. At any suspicion — see a pediatrician.
- Do tea or coffee cause dehydration?
- Coffee in moderate amounts does not cause significant dehydration (the diuretic effect is compensated for). Alcohol, on the other hand, clearly causes dehydration.
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