Dioralyte Oral Rehydration Sachets - Natural Flavour - 20 Sachets
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Dioralyte Natural 20 Sachets of Oral Electrolyte Powders. Dioralyte replaces body fluids and salts lost during illness. It is recommended for the correction of water and salt loss in infants, children and adults and the treatment of watery diarrhoea of various causes. Early use is important to avoid dehydration, particularly in the young and elderly. Fast effective replacement of lost water and body salts. Ingredients: Each sachet contains Sodium Chloride 0.47g, Potassium Chloride 0.30g, Glucose 3.56g, Disodium Hydrogen Citrate 0.53g. Also contains Silicon Dioxide, Saccharin Sodium. Usage: Dissolve the contents of one Dioralyte sachet in approximately 200ml of drinking water. For infants, and where drinking water is unavailable, the water should be freshly boiled then cooled. The solution should be made up immediately before use. If refrigerated, the solution may be stored for up to 24 hours, otherwise, any solution remaining one hour after reconstitution should be discarded. Dioralyte should only be reconstituted with water and to the volume stated. A lesser or greater dilution may result in electrolyte imbalance. Dose: Adults including the elderly - One or two sachets after every loose motion, each sachet dissolved in 200ml of water. Children - One sachet after every loose motion. Infants up to the Age of 2 - One to one and a half times the normal 24-hour feed volume using Dioralyte solution prepared as directed above. If the illness is not improving within 24-48 hours, consult your doctor. When vomiting is present with the diarrhoea, it is recommended that small amounts be taken frequently. Precautions: If you are suffering from intestinal obstruction, diabetes, kidney or liver failure, or are on a low potassium or sodium diet, ask your doctor or pharmacist before using Dioralyte. Infants under the age of 2 years with diarrhoea should be seen by a physician as soon as possible. Keep out of the sight and reach of children.