Dioralyte 6's
Dioralyte Sachets are a fast and effective rehydration treatment to help replace the loss of fluid and body salts lost when you have diarrhoea and vomiting. Each sachet of Dioralyte has been carefully designed to contain the perfect balance of essential body salts for your well-being and Glucose (sugars) to help you absorb the body salts and water efficiently. Dioralyte hydrates faster and more effectively than water.
Product Information
Dioralyte Sachets are a fast and effective rehydration treatment to help replace the loss of fluid and body salts lost when you have diarrhoea and vomiting. Each sachet of Dioralyte has been carefully designed to contain the perfect balance of essential body salts for your well-being and Glucose (sugars) to help you absorb the body salts and water efficiently. Dioralyte hydrates faster and more effectively than water.
Information
Suggested Directions: Always read packaging and enclosed leaflet before use. If the person taking this medicine has any medical conditions or is taking other medication consult your pharmacist or doctor before use.
- Adults including elderly persons: (20-40 ml/kg) one or two sachets after every loose stool.
- Children aged 2 years and over: (20-40 ml/kg) one sachet after every loose stool.
- Dioralyte must be mixed with water before taking. Only dissolve the powder in water.
- Prepare the solution just before it is going to be taken. If refrigerated the solution may be stored for up to 24 hours, otherwise any solution remaining after one hour after reconstitution should be discarded.
- Empty the contents of 1 sachet into a glass.
- Add 200 ml (7 fl oz) of water.
- If symptoms persist or worsen, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Ingredients: The active substances are glucose, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and disodium hydrogen citrate. Other Ingredients include: colloidal anhydrous silica, saccharin sodium, lemon/lime flavour (contains sulphur dioxide (E220), citrus packs only), blackcurrant flavour (contains ethanol, blackcurrant packs only).
What else to know: Dioralyte Blackcurrant Powder contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100mg per dose. Dioralyte Citrus Powder contains sulphur dioxide. Sulphur dioxide may rarely cause severe hypersensitivity reactions and bronchospasm.
Precautions: Use according to the directions on the product taking the appropriate cautions outlined. Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.