Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) — All Brands in Nigeria
4 brands of Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) are available in Nigeria. This table includes the brand name, manufacturer, available strengths, and dosage form for each product.
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Strength | Form | NAFDAC Reg. No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNICEF ORS | UNICEF/Various | Standard WHO formula | Powder sachet | |
| Emzor ORS | Emzor Pharmaceutical | Standard WHO formula | Powder sachet | A4-8910 |
| ORS-Zinc | Fidson Healthcare | Standard WHO formula with zinc | Powder sachet | |
| Dioralyte | Sanofi | Standard WHO formula | Powder sachet |
About Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) Brands in Nigeria
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) is sold in Nigeria under 4 different brand names, all containing the same active ingredient but differing in manufacturer, strength, packaging, and price. Brands on this list are produced by UNICEF/Various, Emzor Pharmaceutical, Fidson Healthcare, Sanofi. Prices typically range from ₦50 to ₦500 per pack.
Every brand here is cross-referenced against the NAFDAC Greenbook, the official database of products registered with Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control. A brand appearing on this list means a product with that name and manufacturer holds a NAFDAC registration. Before buying, always confirm that the NAFDAC number, brand, and manufacturer printed on the pack match the record, since counterfeiters sometimes copy a genuine number onto a fake product.
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Data source: NAFDAC Greenbook (National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control). Registration data is updated regularly. Last updated: 2026-02-01.