Heatwave drives surge in ORS, GI drug sales across India

India's early and intense heatwaves are fuelling a spike in sales of oral rehydration salts and gastrointestinal medicines. PharmaRack data shows a 27% rise in electrolyte packs, as families brace for soaring temperatures. With schools and households stocking up, the pharma industry is also reporting higher demand for probiotics and antibiotics linked to seasonal infections.