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Dioralyte Sachets

Uses

Oral rehydration treatment to help replace lost fluids and body salts (electrolytes) when dehydrated. Available in Blackcurrant, Citrus and Natural flavours.

Dosage

Adults: contents of 1 or 2 sachets after every loose motion. Children: 1 sachet after every loose motion. Infants up to the age of 2: one to one and a half times the usual 24 hour feed volume of Dioralyte Solution under medical supervision. Dissolve contents of 1 sachet in 200ml of drinking water. For infants, and when drinking water is unavailable, use freshly boiled then cooled water. Infants under 2 years with diarrhoea should be seen by a doctor as soon as possible.

Format and ingredients

Powder for oral solution containing:

Glucose 3.56g
Sodium Chloride 0.47g
Potassium Chloride 0.30g
Disodium Hydrogen Citrate 0.53g
Excipient with known effect:
Sodium 300mg

Category:
Antacids and Gastrointestinal
Manufacturer:
DENDRON BRANDS LTD
Pack size:
6, 20
RRP:
£4.99, £14.99
Legal status:
(GSL) , (P)