Description

Hydralyte Ready to use Apple/Blackcurrant Flavoured Electrolyte Solution.
Helps replace electrolytes lost due to vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy sweating and dehydration.

Directions / Dosage

Do not dilute. Sip slowly. Refrigerate after opening.

Under 12 months: 100ml every 90mins.

1 to 3 years: 100ml every 90mins.

3 to 6 years: 100ml every 60mins.

7 to 12 years: 100ml every 30mins.

12 to adult: 200ml every 30mins.

Indications

Hydralyte may be taken on the first signs of fluid loss due to vomiting and diarrhoea. It may also be taken if fluid is lost from sweating caused by excessive heat or strenuous exercise and after consuming excessive alcohol.

Signs of dehydration: Marked thirst, dark yellow urine, dry mouth, sunken eyes, loss of elasticity in skin, lethargy.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients:
Sodium Chloride 2.5ml/ml
- Equiv. Chloride 1.5ml/ml
- Equiv. Sodium 1.0mg/ml
Potassium Citrate 2.1mg/ml
- Equiv. Potassium 800mcg/ml
- Equiv. Citrate 1.3mg/ml
Citric Acid Monohydrate 4.8mg/ml
- Equiv. Citrate 4.4mg/ml
Glucose 16mg/ml.

Warnings

Dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhoea can be dangerous in young children under 5 years old, babies and older people.

Seek medical advice if diarrhoea persists for more than:
6 hours in infants under 6 months
12 hours in children 6 months to 3 years
24 hours in children aged 3 to 6 years
48 hours for adults and children over 6 years.

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