General product Description
Hydralyte Effervescent Electrolyte Tablets Peach Crush Flavoured relieves symptoms of dehydration and helps replace water and electrolytes lost due to vomiting, diarrhoea, heavy sweating, vigorous exercise and occasional hangovers.
Symptoms of mild to moderate dehydration include: increased thirst, dry mouth, lethargy, decreased urine output, dark yellow urine.
Key Features
- Helps to replace water & electrolytes
- Reduces the risk of dehydration
- No added Gluten, Artifical Colours or Flavours
- Preservative free
Directions for Use
- Remove 2 tablets from tube and replace the cap tightly. Dissolve in 200mL of fresh, cold drinking water. For babies under 6 months use freshly boiled and cooled water.
- Sip slowly and frequently while symptoms persist.
- Discard unused solution after 2 hours or 24 hours if refrigerated.
- Do not mix Hydralyte with cordial, fruit juice, soft or sports drinks. Always dissolve in water.
- Never place tablet directly into mouth. 2 tablets = 200mL
Recommended dosage for dehydration due to vomiting and diarrhoea:
- Under 12 months: In first 6 hours mix and give 2-4 tablets. Up to 10 tablets daily
- Under 1-3 years: In first 6 hours mix and give 4-6 tablets. Up to 14 tablets daily
- Under 3-6 years: In first 6 hours mix and give 6-8 tablets. Up to 20 tablets daily
- Under 6-12 years: In first 6 hours mix and give 8-14 tablets. Up to 26 tablets daily
- Under 12 - Adult: In first 6 hours mix and take 12-20 tablets. Up to 40 tablets daily
For dehydration due to other causes: Drink Hydralyte when thirsty or exhibiting signs of dehydration.
Warnings
Always read and follow the directions for use If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner.
Seek medical advice if vomiting or diarrhoea persists for more than: - 6 hours in infants under 6 months. - 12 hours in children under 3 years. - 24 hours in children aged 3-6 years. - 48 hours in children over 6 years & adults. Contains 156mg of potassium per 200mL dose. If you have kidney disease or are taking heart or blood pressure medicines, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep out of reach of children. Contains 276 mg of sodium per 200 mL dose. Quantity of sodium per maximum daily dose is 5.52 g.
Ingredients
Active ingredients (per tablet): Glucose 1.62g Citric Acid 672mg Sodium from Sodium chloride 34.5mg Potassium from Potassium chloride 78mg Sodium from Sodium bicarbonate 103.5mg
Also Contains: Sugars, sucralose, mannitol. 156 mg of potassium per 200 mL dose. 276 mg of sodium per 200 mL dose.
