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Rehydration Treatment

Uses

This medicine contains glucose and various salts which act to relieve short-term (acute) diarrhoea and replace lost salts and fluids, in order to prevent dehydration.

Dosage

12 years and over: 1 or 2 sachets dissolved in water after each loose bowel movement.
Children 1 to 11 years: 1 sachet dissolved in water after each loose bowel movement.
Under 1 year: not to be given unless instructed to by a doctor.

Format and ingredients

Sachet containing:

Citric Acid Anhydrous 0.128g
Potassium Chloride 0.30g
Sodium Chloride 0.47g
Sodium Citrate Dihydrate 0.39g

Category:
Antacids and Gastrointestinal
Manufacturer:
BOOTS THE CHEMISTS
Pack size:
6
RRP:
Legal status:
(GSL)